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Bots de Garra 85 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 18 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Leifsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Leifsson lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for a guillotine here but Leifsson defends easily.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leifsson controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leifsson defends well.#SUB2#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kvinchal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Leifsson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Kvinchal#T1#
Kvinchal tries to improve position but can't.
Kvinchal keeps trying to improve his position.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Kvinchal trying to remain calm as Leifsson controls from the top position.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.
Leifsson taking a breather here.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leifsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kvinchal tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.#T2#
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson'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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
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 wants to control but Kvinchal is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Kvinchal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (8) vs (0) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.#T4#
Leifsson controlling the position.
Leifsson trying to control the action but Kvinchal is working from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to bench press Leifsson off him but Leifsson keeps the position.
Kvinchal is trying to escape the position but Leifsson is controlling the position.
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal tries to buck Leifsson off but Leifsson is having none of it.#T5#
Leifsson trying to control the position but Kvinchal is working away.
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Leifsson staying calm.
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvinchal sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Leifsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Kvinchal 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: Leifsson (11) vs (0) Kvinchal#T6#
Kvinchal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leifsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kvinchal is looking to escape.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position but Leifsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Leifsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kvinchal is looking to get to half guard.
Leifsson with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kvinchal regains half guard.#T7#
Kvinchal tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Leifsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kvinchal. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (14) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Leifsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kvinchal is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kvinchal is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Kvinchal is still trying to improve position.
Kvinchal is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T9#
Kvinchal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Leifsson's best efforts.#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily.
Kvinchal looks winded!#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but Kvinchal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leifsson to get the leverage.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Kvinchal defending well.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Kvinchal is having none of it. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Leifsson is looking to take a break and control but Kvinchal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kvinchal actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kvinchal keeps working.
Leifsson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11##SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kvinchal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kvinchal working for a triangle but Leifsson defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for subs off his back but Leifsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leifsson controlling the action here.#T12#
Leifsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kvinchal for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Kvinchal has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Leifsson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Leifsson! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (17) vs (0) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
Leifsson controlling from side mount.
Kvinchal is looking to regain half guard here but Leifsson keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Kvinchal is not content to let Leifsson control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kvinchal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Leifsson off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (17) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leifsson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
Leifsson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14##SUB2#
Kvinchal is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Leifsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Kvinchal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leifsson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leifsson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (19) vs (4) Kvinchal
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kvinchal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kvinchal is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson trying to control but Kvinchal is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kvinchal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Leifsson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (22) vs (4) Kvinchal
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A very excited looking Skjoldr Leifsson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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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 21 wins and 22 losses; Patty O Reilly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 22 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
O Reilly rushes Laitila and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Laitila wants to take the fight to the mat but O Reilly manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Laitila drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
O Reilly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
O Reilly pulls Laitila in close to his closed guard and prevents Laitila from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
O Reilly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laitila controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Laitila won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here. #T1#
O Reilly working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laitila is one step ahead there.
O Reilly is trying to keep Laitila in close.
#SUB#
O Reilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O Reilly 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.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
O Reilly is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laitila holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving. #T4#
Laitila keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
Laitila is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
O Reilly trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (2) vs (2) Laitila
O Reilly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from O Reilly.#T7#
O Reilly looking to control.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly being controlled here, momentarily.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet.
O Reilly has Laitila pulled in close to control his posture.
O Reilly controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself.
O Reilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (2) Laitila#T8#
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
O Reilly is controlling the pace.
Laitila won't allow O Reilly to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it. #SUB#
O Reilly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
O Reilly wants to control but Laitila is keeping him busy. #T9##SUB#
O Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
O Reilly wants to work for an arm triangle but Laitila is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Laitila is staying active underneath O Reilly, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
O Reilly is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. O Reilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is controlling O Reilly's position as best he can from this difficult position.
O Reilly trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away. #T10##SUB#
O Reilly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laitila is just riding it out for now. O Reilly eventually gives up the hold.
O Reilly wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
O Reilly stalling away here and it's allowed Laitila to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
O Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laitila has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Laitila's legs - danger averted.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard. #T11#
O Reilly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Laitila pulls O Reilly in close to prevent any damage.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila has O Reilly pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
O Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: O Reilly (4) vs (4) Laitila
O Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
O Reilly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Laitila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed O Reilly's guard. #T13#
O Reilly tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
O Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
O Reilly looking to control.
Laitila pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laitila is controlling the pace.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Laitila looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is looking to control Laitila's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O Reilly avoid being mounted?
O Reilly tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
O Reilly is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laitila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and O Reilly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
O Reilly takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
After the big win, Patty O Reilly made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverback Sweatshop and telling the interviewer how much he loves 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 24 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Rolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rolla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Rolla persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Bennett
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla 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.
Bennett is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Bennett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (8) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bennett can't escape the position.
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.#T1##SUB#
Rolla is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bennett has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rolla has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bennett taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rolla doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Reinaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mesquita lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mesquita trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
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.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mesquita is one step ahead there.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
#T1#
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mesquita swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mesquita looking to control.
#SUB#
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Mesquita has locked up a guillotine! Mesquita's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Mesquita must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Mesquita gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alexander Mesquita! |
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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 65 wins and 48 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 36 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Brown gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Petersen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Brown
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Petersen lying in Brown's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Brown decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Petersen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jab Brown!
A victorious Jab Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 61 wins and 45 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiso gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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Fiso working away.
Gracias seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Gracias wants to control but Fiso postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracias is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Gracias denies him. #SUB#
Fiso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracias wants to control but Fiso postures up.
Gracias tries to bench press Fiso off him but Fiso keeps the position.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracias is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso 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.#T2#
Gracias is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso working away.
Fiso trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Fiso works to advance to full mount. Gracias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (6) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiso wants to control but instead Gracias manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Fiso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracias is just riding it out for now. Fiso eventually gives up the hold.
Fiso trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T4#
Well, if Fiso 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.
Fiso is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Fiso prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (0) Gracias
Fiso tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracias's legs.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Fiso is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso slows the pace down.
Fiso'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.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracias keeps working.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracias gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (11) vs (0) Gracias
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.#T7#
Fiso is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiso fails to advance to Gracias's back.
Fiso mounts Gracias! Really nice guard pass there! #T8#
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is having none of it.
Fiso is stalling here but it's allowed Gracias to get half guard.
Gracias is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Gracias tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Fiso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracias controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Fiso seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (11) vs (2) Gracias
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Gracias is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracias advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracias keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Gracias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiso defends it well.
Fiso trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gracias manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (11) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Fiso is holding on tight.
#T13#
Fiso tries to hold on but Gracias postures up.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (11) vs (8) Gracias
Gracias gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiso wants to escape the position.
Fiso looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
Gracias is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias trying to control momentarily.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Gracias go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracias keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Malaki Fiso 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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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 41 wins and 28 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold shoots in looking for a takedown but Curls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Toehold's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Curls tries to counter with a clinch but Toehold shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
Curls shoots in and gets a takedown into Toehold's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toehold (0) vs (2) Curls#SUB2#
Curls has gone for a leg lock! Toehold slips out almost immediately though and dives into Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (2) Curls
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Toehold haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Curls is controlling Toehold's posture.
Curls is continuing to stall.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Toehold is working hard here to advance position.
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T3#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Curls trying to control the position.
Curls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.#T4#
Toehold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Toehold postures up.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Curls is pulling down on Toehold's head to control his posture. #T5#
Toehold looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Curls pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Toehold controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T7#
Toehold postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T8#
Curls controlling the position.
Curls working a defensive guard here.
Toehold sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Curls#T9#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Curls drops back, looking for a kneebar! Toehold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Toehold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Toehold! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (6) vs (4) Curls
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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.#T10#
Curls is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls prevents Toehold from moving into mount.
Toehold controls the position. #T11#
Toehold working away.#SUB#
Toehold tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Curls trying to control but Toehold flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Curls#T12#
Curls tries to escape the position.
Toehold has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Curls's body.
Curls trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in. #T13#
Toehold biding his time, looking for the opening.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free. #T14#
Toehold is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Curls wants to control his opponent's hands but Toehold gets his hands free.
Curls tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Tommy Toehold 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 30 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nickal or perhaps it was just good defense by Alvarez, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Nickal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Alvarez on his heels. He'll look to pass Alvarez's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal controlling from the top position.
Alvarez pulls Nickal in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez wants to control the position but Nickal says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Alvarez (4) vs (2) Nickal
Alvarez not allowing Nickal to control his hands.
Alvarez trying to control.#T2#
Alvarez is really struggling to control Nickal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nickal looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alvarez.
#T3#
Nickal is really stuck here.
Nickal manages to reverse the position and now he's in Alvarez's guard. Nice work there by Nickal.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (4) Nickal
Nickal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet. #T4#
Nickal stays in close to Alvarez's body and controls the position.
It looks like Nickal 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.
Alvarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nickal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nickal postures up.
Nickal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez is pulling down on Nickal's head to control his posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass. #T7#
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Alvarez working a defensive guard but Nickal passes into half guard.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.#T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (4) vs (7) Nickal
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.
Alvarez tries to lock up and control but Nickal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nickal is looking to work his way around to Alvarez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez tries to improve his position but instead Nickal has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alvarez (4) vs (10) Nickal#T9#
Nickal is not going to allow Alvarez to sit and survive in this position.
Nickal controls the action.
Alvarez tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Nickal tries to get the hooks in deep but Alvarez pushed the leg off.
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.#T10#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Nickal controlling the positon.
Nickal gets his hands free as Alvarez looks to control.
Alvarez tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Alvarez doesn't escape.
Nickal controlling well, preventing Alvarez from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Nickal keeps control of the position as Alvarez tries to break free.
Nickal is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Alvarez is really stuck here.
#T12#
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Nickal has the hooks in. Alvarez is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Alvarez trying to control the hands but Nickal won't let him.
Nickal is looking to control Alvarez but Alvarez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T13#
Nickal just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Nickal is hanging on to Alvarez's back as he tries to escape.
Nickal trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
I really don't envy Alvarez right now.
Nickal is trying to stick to Alvarez's back but Alvarez is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alvarez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (10) Nickal
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is pushing down on Nickal's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickal is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 10 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trump is looking to take this one to the mat.
Trump tries to score a body lock takedown but Clubber shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clubber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.#TD2#
Trump has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clubber is trying to keep an underhook but Trump manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump is keen to just control but Clubber is a slippery customer.
Clubber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clubber wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber is not content to let Trump control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Trump 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.
Clubber is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?#T1#
Clubber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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.
Clubber keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Trump wants to pass to mount but Clubber is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber has his hands clasped together around Trump's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Clubber is looking to control Trump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Clubber avoid being mounted?
Trump tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Trump keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clubber wants to control but Trump passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Trump#T3#
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Trump tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Trump trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Trump tries for a kimura but Clubber is defending well. #T5#
Clubber is trying to improve his position.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Trump wants to control but Clubber is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Trump goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clubber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Trump's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Trump#T6#
Trump working a defensive guard here.
Trump seems keen to control Clubber's posture.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Trump is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T8#
Trump has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trump keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T9#
Trump wants to sweep but no luck.
Clubber trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump is trying to control the position but Clubber postures up.
Trump is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Trump looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T11#
Trump pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Clubber is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (9) Trump
Clubber tries to hold on but Trump pushes him away. #T12#
Trump trying to control but Clubber is having none of it.
Clubber reaches up and holds on to Trump to control the position.
Trump pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T13#
Clubber working to try and regain half guard.
Clubber wants to hold on but Trump pushes him away.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Trump is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 2.
Donald Trump 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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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 121 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 10 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Schaubi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Schaubi drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi wants to control the position but Pavlov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pavlov trying to mount his opponent but Schaubi defends it.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Schaubi pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Schaubi controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi looking to control but Pavlov passes into half guard.
Schaubi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov prevents Schaubi from improving his position.#T4#
Schaubi wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy.
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.
Schaubi is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov is stalling here. Schaubi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pavlov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schaubi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Schaubi
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schaubi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (0) vs (6) Schaubi#T5#
Pavlov tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi tries to control but Pavlov wriggling away.
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Pavlov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schaubi is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov wants to control but Schaubi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Schaubi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Schaubi's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Schaubi
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pavlov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Schaubi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pavlov's guard. Nice work there by Schaubi.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (8) Schaubi
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T7#
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Schaubi controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov has his hands on Schaubi's head, controlling the position.
Schaubi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard. #SUB2#
Schaubi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavlov is staying active underneath Schaubi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Pavlov tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Schaubi has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (4) vs (11) Schaubi
Schaubi controlling the position easily from mount.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Pavlov is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov wants to hold on but Schaubi pushes him away.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov is trying to reverse the position but instead Schaubi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (4) vs (14) Schaubi#T9#
I really don't envy Pavlov right now.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Pavlov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (14) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to keep a closed guard but Pavlov is proving a slippery customer.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schaubi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Schaubi's legs - danger averted.
Schaubi pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to control.
#T10#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov is pushing down on Schaubi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schaubi is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Schaubi is a slippery customer.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi 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.#T11#
Pavlov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pavlov passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (14) Schaubi#T12#
Pavlov looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Pavlov looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Schaubi manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlov is pressing down on Schaubi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schaubi is holding on for now.
Pavlov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schaubi trying to control from the bottom.
Schaubi moves into full guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.#T14#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schaubi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi looking to control.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard.
Pavlov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi wins on points by 14 to 9.
Abu Schaubi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Abu Schaubi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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