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Bots de Garra 61 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Thomas Bennett! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bennett throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Labuschagne was covering up waiting for the punch and Bennett finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (0) Labuschagne
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Labuschagne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Labuschagne in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (2) vs (2) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Labuschagne is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bennett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Labuschagne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Labuschagne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bennett is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bennett can't keep his opponent in guard - Labuschagne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bennett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Labuschagne jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (2) vs (5) Labuschagne#T1##SUB2#
Labuschagne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Labuschagne is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bennett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bennett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Labuschagne presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (2) vs (7) Labuschagne
Bennett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (7) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Labuschagne dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (4) vs (9) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (12) Labuschagne#T2#
Bennett sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bennett is looking for a sweep. Labuschagne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bennett looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Labuschagne pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (15) Labuschagne
Labuschagne trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Bennett defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Labuschagne.
Bennett is looking to improve his position but Labuschagne isn't that keen on the idea.
Bennett regains half guard.#T3##SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne wants to take a breather but Bennett is having none of it.
Labuschagne keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Bennett actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bennett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Bennett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Labuschagne pulls his head out easily.
Bennett is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for a kimura but Bennett is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Labuschagne to get the leverage. #T4#
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Labuschagne escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Labuschagne! Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (4) vs (18) Labuschagne
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Labuschagne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Labuschagne tries to move to mount but Bennett blocks the move with his legs.
Labuschagne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bennett keeps working. #T5#
Bennett is looking for a sweep.
Labuschagne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bennett's legs.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Bennett looks to move to half guard but instead Labuschagne has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (4) vs (20) Labuschagne
Labuschagne takes Bennett's back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (23) Labuschagne#T6#
Bennett is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne is persistently looking for the submission but Bennett is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Bennett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Labuschagne.
Bennett can't escape the position.
Bennett prevents Labuschagne from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Labuschagne trying to control but Bennett is having none of it.
Bennett looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (4) vs (26) Labuschagne#T7#
Labuschagne tries to keep control of the position but Bennett is staying busy.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Labuschagne controlling from the back.
Bennett staying busy and making it hard for Labuschagne to control.
I really don't envy Bennett right now.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Labuschagne is looking to control Bennett but Bennett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bennett is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Labuschagne.
Our spies down at at Gentleman's Club inform us that Labuschagne has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Labuschagne trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T8##SUB2#
Labuschagne is looking for the choke from the back position but Bennett is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Labuschagne tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for the choke from the back.
Bennett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bennett turns into Labuschagne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (6) vs (26) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a triangle but Bennett defends it easily.
Bennett is looking to advance position but Labuschagne has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bennett (6) vs (30) Labuschagne#T9#
Bennett wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (33) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne working for a choke but Bennett is defending well.
Labuschagne trying to control.
Bennett is in bad spot here.
Bennett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Bennett working to try and regain half guard.
Bennett is squirming around, avoiding Labuschagne's attempts to control the action. #T10##SUB2#
Labuschagne is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bennett is surviving well by controlling Labuschagne's body position as best he can.
Labuschagne forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bennett (6) vs (36) Labuschagne
Labuschagne has the hooks in. Bennett is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Labuschagne tightening his grip on Bennett, looking for the choke.
Bennett turns into Labuschagne and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (36) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Labuschagne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bennett has Labuschagne in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (8) vs (38) Labuschagne#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a triangle but Labuschagne pushes his legs off easily.
#T11#
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Bennett keeps moving. #SUB#
Bennett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Labuschagne defends it easily.
Labuschagne trying to control but Bennett is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bennett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Labuschagne defends well.#SUB#
Bennett looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Labuschagne passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (8) vs (41) Labuschagne#T12##SUB2#
Labuschagne tries for a kimura but Bennett is defending well.
Bennett tries to buck Labuschagne off but Labuschagne is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Labuschagne tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bennett manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (10) vs (41) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bennett is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Labuschagne trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Labuschagne actively working from the bottom here.
Labuschagne gets full guard.
Bennett works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Bennett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Labuschagne regains full guard. Nicely done.
Labuschagne keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass. #T14##SUB#
Bennett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Labuschagne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Labuschagne has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bennett (10) vs (43) Labuschagne
Labuschagne passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bennett (10) vs (46) Labuschagne
Bennett is trying to work for a sweep but Labuschagne has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bennett (10) vs (48) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking to isolate an arm here. Bennett doesn't see it coming and as Labuschagne extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Labuschagne!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Travis Labuschagne!
An out of breath Travis Labuschagne thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 26 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Leifsson has closed the distance and engaged White Jr in a clinch.
#TD#
White Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Leifsson can't fight it off and eventually White Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Leifsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Leifsson
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (2) Leifsson#SUB#
Leifsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leifsson controlling from the top position.
Leifsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Leifsson escapes and throws White Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (5) Leifsson
Leifsson wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy. #T1#
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Leifsson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Leifsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Leifsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Leifsson trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
White Jr being controlled for a moment.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3##SUB2#
Leifsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Leifsson controls the position.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leifsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Leifsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
Leifsson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt White Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
Leifsson trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr is looking for a sweep.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.
White Jr is trying to escape the position but Leifsson is controlling the position.
White Jr is looking to reverse the position.#T5#
Leifsson trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
Leifsson trying to control the position but White Jr is working away.
White Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
It looks like Leifsson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T6#
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but White Jr keeps working.
White Jr tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Leifsson staying calm.
White Jr regains half guard.
Leifsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
White Jr looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Leifsson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (8) Leifsson#T7#
White Jr gets back to half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Leifsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. White Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Leifsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr wants to get back to full guard.
White Jr is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Leifsson seems content to control.#SUB#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leifsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Leifsson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for White Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (2) vs (11) Leifsson
White Jr tries to improve his position but instead Leifsson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (2) vs (14) Leifsson#T9#
White Jr is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
White Jr is really stuck here.
Leifsson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
White Jr showing good submission defense here.
Leifsson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
White Jr is really stuck here.
#T10#
Leifsson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure White Jr doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Leifsson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
White Jr manages to reverse the position and now he's in Leifsson's guard. Nice work there by White Jr.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (4) vs (14) Leifsson
White Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Leifsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
White Jr postures up.
#T11#
White Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (4) vs (16) Leifsson#SUB#
White Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Leifsson has passed into half guard!
Leifsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
White Jr trying to get back to full guard but Leifsson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (4) vs (19) Leifsson#T12#
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White Jr is looking to escape.
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Leifsson moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: White Jr (4) vs (22) Leifsson
Well, with Leifsson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before White Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Leifsson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Leifsson is continuing to stall.
White Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well,White Jr is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Leifsson controlling well, preventing White Jr from escaping the position.
Leifsson controls the position.#SUB2#
White Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Leifsson doesn't have the hooks in and White Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (6) vs (22) Leifsson
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.#SUB#
White Jr has gone for a leg lock! Leifsson slips out almost immediately though and dives into White Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (6) vs (24) Leifsson#SUB#
White Jr working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
#T14#
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson wins on points by 24 to 6.
Skjoldr Leifsson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bruce White Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 30 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Zan
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (6) vs (0) Zan
Zan is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Zan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zan is holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Zan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Al Jhit wants to take Zan's back here but Zan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Al Jhit tries to control but Zan wriggling away.
Zan is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zan tries to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (9) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Zan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Al Jhit is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Al Jhit.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 16 losses; Calan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the ropes. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fiachna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Fiachna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fiachna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Smith rushes Fiachna and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD#
Fiachna has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (4) vs (0) Smith
Smith tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiachna.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking to break Smith's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smith remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiachna's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fiachna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (7) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Smith is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Smith slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna trying to control the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (10) vs (0) Smith
Fiachna wants to take Smith's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiachna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Smith is desperately trying to improve his position but Fiachna has a good base and remains in mount.
Smith has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (13) vs (0) Smith#SUB#
Fiachna has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith tries to escape the position.
Smith looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fiachna.
Fiachna trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smith doesn't escape.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Smith tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#T4#
Fiachna has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smith's body.
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Smith knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Smith for a finish.
Smith is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
#SUB#
Smith defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms.
Smith is really stuck here.
#T5#
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Fiachna is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is in bad spot here.
Fiachna biding his time, controlling Smith.
Fiachna wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Smith from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Smith, looking for the choke.
Smith tries to escape but Fiachna has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6#
Fiachna controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Fiachna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Smith right now.
Fiachna controlling the position well here. Smith rolled but Fiachna kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiachna has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Fiachna has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Fiachna.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Ahokas closes the distance and pushes Burroughs back into the ropes.#TD#
Ahokas is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Ahokas manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Burroughs wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Burroughs keeping hold of Ahokas's head, controlling as best he can.
Ahokas passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Burroughs#T2#
Burroughs has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Ahokas's lack of action.
Ahokas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Burroughs is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Ahokas postures up.
#T3#
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Burroughs pulls Ahokas in to control the position.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ahokas has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (8) vs (0) Burroughs#T4#
Burroughs is looking to reverse the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is trying to improve his position.
Ahokas wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T5#
Burroughs is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Burroughs trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas not doing much here.
Burroughs is staying active underneath Ahokas, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Ahokas passes into side control, despite Burroughs's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (11) vs (0) Burroughs
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Ahokas wants to control for a moment but Burroughs uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
#T7#
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away.
Ahokas controlling the pace. #T8#
Ahokas is pressing down on Burroughs's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burroughs is holding on for now.
Burroughs tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ahokas has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (14) vs (0) Burroughs
Burroughs wants to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Ahokas mounts Burroughs! Really nice guard pass there! #T9#
Burroughs wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (17) vs (0) Burroughs
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Burroughs tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking for the choke from the back position but Burroughs is controlling his hands well. #T10#
Burroughs tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Burroughs is controlling Ahokas 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (2) Burroughs
Burroughs controlling from the top position. #T11#
It looks like Burroughs might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burroughs's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (19) vs (2) Burroughs
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Burroughs is retaining full guard. #T12#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving.
Burroughs controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burroughs swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Burroughs trying to control the position.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T14#
Burroughs managing to control the position.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (19) vs (4) Burroughs
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Okoye to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown controls Okoye momentarily but Okoye frees himself.
Okoye stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Brown managing to control the position.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okoye is one step ahead there.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Okoye has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Okoye is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Okoye to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jab Brown!
Jab Brown decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 75 wins and 31 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 18 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kamenev. #CL#
Trump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trump is trying to drag Kamenev to the mat but Kamenev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Trump tightens his grip and picks Kamenev up, before dumping him to the ground. Kamenev manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trump not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Trump is working hard here to advance position.
Trump passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Trump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy.
Trump slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Kamenev gets full guard.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamenev wants to control but Trump passes easily into half guard.
Trump wants to control but Kamenev is keeping him busy. #T4#
Trump is looking to pass Kamenev's guard but actually Kamenev recovers to full guard.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Trump looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Trump trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Trump takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Trump passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Trump happy to just control the position for now.
Kamenev is not content to let Trump control the position. #T8#
Kamenev wants to control but Trump postures up.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kamenev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Kamenev being controlled for a moment.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #T10#
Trump controlling the position from side mount.
Kamenev is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Trump trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom. #T11#
Trump content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Trump looking to control but instead Kamenev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T12#
Trump is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kamenev! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (8) vs (0) Kamenev
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Trump has control of Kamenev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kamenev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kamenev is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Trump controlling his opponent. #T14#
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Trump frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (11) vs (0) Kamenev
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump avoids the attempt from Kamenev to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 110 wins and 58 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 36 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Average darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the ropes.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Average gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Average gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Average is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Average gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Average is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavlov goes for a takedown attempt but Average pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Average forces Pavlov back against the ropes and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov has Average pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Average manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Pavlov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Average prevents it.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Average shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Average gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.
Average stops a takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Average gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlov is breathing heavily.
Average is pressed up against the ropes. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Average down to the mat. Average avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Average takes the fight into the clinch.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Average avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Average gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but Average shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pavlov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Average turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Average#T2#
Average tries to move to mount but Pavlov blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Average swings around for an armbar but Pavlov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Average
Pavlov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pavlov preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Pavlov defends it easily.
Average keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Average looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #T3#
Average keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Average keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Average keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T4#
Pavlov won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Average tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Pavlov prevents Average from improving his position.
Pavlov is taking a breather. Average says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5#
Average is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is just content to waste time from the top position. Average takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Average looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #T6#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average is trying to hold Pavlov in close to prevent damage but Pavlov has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Pavlov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Average is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T7#
Average trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Average has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Average gets full guard.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Average working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pavlov has passed into half guard!
Pavlov trying to control from half guard but Average is working away. #T8#
Average trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#SUB#
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Average is looking for a sweep. Pavlov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov stalling.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Pavlov trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Pavlov passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Average
Pavlov trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Pavlov advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Average
Pavlov fails to move to back control.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Pavlov controlling his opponent. #T10#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Pavlov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Average
Pavlov trying to control.
Good control from Pavlov.
Pavlov keeps control of the position as Average tries to break free.
Average keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Pavlov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Average trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Average tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Average but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T12#
Pavlov prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Average is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Pavlov moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (13) vs (4) Average#SUB#
Average defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pavlov's arms.
Pavlov controls the action.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov is trying to stick to Average's back but Average is turning into Pavlov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pavlov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Average. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (13) vs (6) Average#T14#
Average not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Average stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 24 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hozdic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curls's waist but Curls gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hozdic off to one side.
Hozdic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hozdic looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curls is fending him off so far but Hozdic persists. Nope, Curls circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hozdic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Hozdic gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Hozdic is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.
Hozdic trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hozdic seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Curls for as long as he can get away with.
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hozdic advances to half guard.
Curls is in trouble now - Hozdic has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Curls
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hozdic forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Curls
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hozdic's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Curls is really stuck here.
Curls prevents Hozdic from getting a body triangle.
Hozdic has good solid back control here. #T7#
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hozdic has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Curls's body.
#T8#
Curls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hozdic.
Hozdic controlling the position well here. Curls rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
Curls trying to control but not successfully.
Curls rolls, trying to escape but Hozdic keeps control of the position.
Curls is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Hozdic continues to stall.#T10#
Hozdic trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Hozdic working for a choke but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Hozdic looking for the RNC. #T11#
Hozdic is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hozdic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Curls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hozdic.
#T13#
Curls looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hozdic trying to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
Curls is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Hozdic controls the position.
Further stalling from Hozdic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orion seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T1#
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#T4#
Orion is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB2#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Orion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diesel has picked Orion up and slammed him! Orion can't keep hold of the triangle and Diesel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion trying to control but Diesel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (0) Orion
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T5#
Orion just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Orion.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Diesel to control.
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diesel controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Orion trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Diesel working for a choke but Orion is defending well.
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T7#
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Orion.
A lull in the action here.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Diesel is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel wants to control the position but Orion frees himself and scrambles - Diesel manages to regain control in side control.
#T8#
Orion struggling a bit here.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel controlling from side mount.
Diesel working away.#T9#
Orion tries to control but Diesel manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (11) vs (0) Orion
Orion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel controls the position.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Orion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (2) Orion
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Orion passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Orion
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Diesel gets full guard.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (13) vs (5) Orion
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Orion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (5) Orion#T12#
Orion is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (5) Orion
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Orion regains half guard.
Diesel prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion moves into full guard.
#T14#
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Orion working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (5) Orion
Orion tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 21 to 5.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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