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Bots de Garra 147 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Lochlain OBrien! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rufino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
OBrien forces Gracie back against the ropes and clinches.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but OBrien manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
OBrien works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: OBrien (2) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
OBrien seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracie for as long as he can get away with.
OBrien preventing the sweep.
OBrien 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.
OBrien tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
OBrien will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to improve his position but instead OBrien has moved into half guard.
OBrien is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Gracie 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.
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#
Gracie trying to control here.
Still in half guard, OBrien seems content to control.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
OBrien controlling the pace. #T2#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but OBrien has control of the leg.
OBrien keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie controlling the position for now.
OBrien trying to control the pace.
OBrien tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
OBrien slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gracie won't allow OBrien to pass to mount.
OBrien is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
OBrien is controlling the pace.
OBrien trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T4#
Gracie tries to roll over but OBrien keeps him under control.
OBrien content to control rather than advance.
OBrien uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (5) vs (0) Gracie
OBrien looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#T5#
Gracie tries to hold on but OBrien postures up.
OBrien controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
OBrien avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
OBrien controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
OBrien continues to stall.
OBrien has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie wants to control but OBrien is having none of it.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: OBrien (8) vs (0) Gracie#T7#
Will OBrien go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
OBrien biding his time, looking for the opening.
OBrien trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
OBrien 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.
#T8#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - OBrien's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Gracie right now.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if OBrien 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.
OBrien has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: OBrien (11) vs (0) Gracie#T9#
Gracie is looking to improve his position but OBrien isn't that keen on the idea.
OBrien controlling from mount.
Gracie 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: OBrien (14) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the hands but OBrien breaks the grip.
Gracie is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
OBrien controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
#T10#
OBrien is not going to allow Gracie to sit and survive in this position.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
Gracie tries to escape the position.
OBrien is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
OBrien trying to control momentarily.
OBrien has good solid back control here.
OBrien tries to keep control of the position but Gracie is staying busy.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie. #T12#
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
What can Gracie do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for OBrien to control.
OBrien 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.
Gracie tries to break free.
OBrien is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off. #T13#
Gracie tries to roll but OBrien sticks to his back.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Gracie tries to escape but OBrien has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
OBrien just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
OBrien'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.
I really don't envy Gracie right now.
OBrien biding his time, controlling Gracie.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by OBrien.
And that's the end of the fight!
OBrien takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
After winning the bout, Lochlain OBrien 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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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 6 wins and 4 losses; Friedrich August Von Hayek! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Von Hayek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (0) Laperierre
Von Hayek working away.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep.
Von Hayek in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Laperierre wants to control but Von Hayek postures up.
Laperierre prevents Von Hayek from improving position.
Von Hayek 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.
Von Hayek is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hayek working away.
Laperierre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Von Hayek is staying active.#T1#
Laperierre is trying to get back to half guard.
Von Hayek is looking to take a break and control but Laperierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre is looking to regain half guard here but Von Hayek keeps moving and retains side control.
Laperierre is trying to escape the position but Von Hayek is controlling the position.
Laperierre is looking to regain half guard here but Von Hayek keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Von Hayek working away.
Laperierre is not content to let Von Hayek control the position.
I wouldn't like to be where Laperierre is right now.
Laperierre regains half guard.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Hayek is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Von Hayek is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.
Laperierre wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Laperierre keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Laperierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Von Hayek.
#T4#
Laperierre trying to control from the bottom.
Laperierre is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Laperierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laperierre is concentrating on defense, preventing Von Hayek from advancing position.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Von Hayek is keen to just control but Laperierre is a slippery customer.#T5#
Von Hayek is pressing down on Laperierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laperierre is holding on for now.
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.
Laperierre wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping busy.
Laperierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laperierre controls Von Hayek momentarily but Von Hayek frees himself.
Von Hayek trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Laperierre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (2) Laperierre#T6#
Von Hayek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laperierre is stalling in the full guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Hayek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Von Hayek keeps moving.
Von Hayek working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Von Hayek keeping full guard, as Laperierre tries to pass.
Laperierre keeps trying to improve his position.
Von Hayek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laperierre stands and throws Von Hayek's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Von Hayek (4) vs (5) Laperierre
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Von Hayek blocks the move with his legs.
Von Hayek struggling a bit here.
Laperierre controlling from side mount. #T8#
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Laperierre tries to move to mount but Von Hayek blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Von Hayek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Von Hayek is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laperierre taking a breather here. #T9#
Laperierre's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laperierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Hayek keeps working.
Von Hayek tries to buck Laperierre off but Laperierre is having none of it.
Von Hayek is not content to let Laperierre control the position.
Laperierre taking a breather here. #T10#
Von Hayek prevents Laperierre from moving into mount.
Laperierre wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Laperierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Von Hayek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laperierre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laperierre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Von Hayek is working from the bottom.
Von Hayek wants to control but Laperierre postures up.
Laperierre slows the pace down. #T11#
Laperierre wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
Laperierre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Laperierre content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Von Hayek tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Von Hayek is letting Laperierre control him for a moment.
Laperierre is looking to take a break and control but Von Hayek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Laperierre working away.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Von Hayek is working away.
Von Hayek can't do much from the bottom here.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Von Hayek is working from the bottom. #T13#
Laperierre slows the pace down.
Laperierre working away.
Laperierre is staying tight to Von Hayek's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Von Hayek is looking to regain half guard here but Laperierre keeps moving and retains side control.
Laperierre wants to control but Von Hayek is keeping him busy.
Von Hayek stops Laperierre from passing to mount. #T14#
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.
Laperierre tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Von Hayek is trying to escape the position but Laperierre is controlling the position.
Laperierre advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Von Hayek (4) vs (7) Laperierre
Laperierre controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Von Hayek is looking to escape.
Von Hayek is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laperierre wins on points by 7 to 4.
A very excited looking Ian Laperierre 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laitila.
Etxeberria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Laitila tries to sprawl but Etxeberria drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Laitila
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Laitila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Etxeberria is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Laitila#T1#
Etxeberria just content to control the position. #SUB#
Etxeberria is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Etxeberria keeps moving and retains side control.
Etxeberria advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (0) Laitila#T2#
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Laitila 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: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Laitila trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Etxeberria looking to control but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Etxeberria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila won't allow Etxeberria to sweep him here. #T6#
Laitila stands and throws Etxeberria's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (7) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Etxeberria stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T7#
Etxeberria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Etxeberria is working away.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working.
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Laitila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Laitila not doing much here.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.#T9#
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Etxeberria is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Laitila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Etxeberria reverses the position - he's now on top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila 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: Etxeberria (9) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy. #T11#
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Etxeberria has a hand on Laitila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laitila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (10) Laitila
Laitila tries to control but Etxeberria wriggling away.
Laitila wants to take his opponent's back but Etxeberria doesn't allow it. #T12#
Etxeberria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laitila looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laitila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Etxeberria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria trying to control but Laitila postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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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 3 wins and 11 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 58 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Trumpinov preventing the sweep.
Suarez 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: Suarez (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well.
Trumpinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trumpinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well. #T1#
Trumpinov is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trumpinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trumpinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Trumpinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking to pass Trumpinov's guard but actually Trumpinov recovers to full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumpinov 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.
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.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpinov looking to control.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Trumpinov trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Suarez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Suarez won't allow Trumpinov to sweep him here.
Trumpinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trumpinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpinov, not yet.
Suarez trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trumpinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (2) Trumpinov#T4##SUB#
Suarez working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpinov to get to half guard.
Trumpinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Suarez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Trumpinov pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov controlling the action here.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Trumpinov is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it. #T6#
Suarez wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
Trumpinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Trumpinov from advancing to side control.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Trumpinov prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T7#
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez tries to roll over but Trumpinov keeps him under control.
Suarez is staying active underneath Trumpinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trumpinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Trumpinov postures up.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there.
Trumpinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Suarez trying to control the position.
Trumpinov trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Suarez wants to sweep here but Trumpinov controlling him for the moment.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Trumpinov advances to half guard.
Trumpinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trumpinov trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away. #T11#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trumpinov in particular looking to stall.
Trumpinov is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trumpinov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (2) vs (5) Trumpinov#T12#
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Trumpinov isn't that keen on the idea.
Trumpinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trumpinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez tries to hold on but Trumpinov postures up.
Suarez reaches up to try and control the position but Trumpinov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Suarez rolls and tries to escape and now Trumpinov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (2) vs (8) Trumpinov
Suarez prevents Trumpinov from getting a body triangle.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Trumpinov won't let him. #T14#
Suarez tries to roll but Trumpinov sticks to his back.
Trumpinov keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Trumpinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Trumpinov breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trumpinov not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Donovan Trumpinov 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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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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 53 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Fiachna gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Chai
Chai gets full guard.
Fiachna wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai 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.
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Chai has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Chai
Fiachna looking to control but Chai passes into half guard.
#T1#
Chai passes into side control, despite Fiachna's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fiachna looking for a sweep but Chai has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (2) vs (7) Chai
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chai wants to take his opponent's back but Fiachna doesn't allow it. #T2#
Chai avoids the attempt from Fiachna to control.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is looking to work his way around to Fiachna's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiachna sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T3#
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (7) Chai
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (9) Chai
Fiachna has his hands on Chai's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Chai controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Fiachna trying to control the position here.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking to control.
#SUB2#
Fiachna wants to control position but Chai is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Fiachna here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Leonardinho Chai!
Leonardinho Chai 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 91 wins and 71 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Peieira
Peieira is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is staying tight to Peieira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Petersen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Peieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peieira is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen trying to control the position but Peieira is working away.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working. #T1#
Petersen taking a breather here.
Peieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Peieira is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
Peieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Peieira
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.#T2#
Peieira trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Peieira has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Peieira advancing to mount.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Peieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Peieira control the position.
Petersen wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Peieira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (5) Peieira
Peieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Peieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen regains half guard.#T3#
Peieira wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen has control of Peieira's left arm, preventing Peieira from doing any damage.
Petersen continues to stall.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Petersen is trying to keep Peieira in close.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen seems keen to control Peieira's posture.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (5) Peieira
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Peieira trying to control the position.
Peieira wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Petersen is pushing down on Peieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peieira for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Peieira is having none of it.
Peieira wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is taking a breather. Peieira 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.
Petersen trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom. #T6#
Peieira wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Peieira wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (5) Peieira
Petersen looking to control but Peieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Peieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peieira is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (7) Peieira#T8#
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (10) Peieira
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Peieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (9) vs (12) Peieira
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Peieira from advancing position.
Petersen wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Petersen controlling the position for now.#T9#
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peieira trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Peieira preventing the sweep.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Peieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (15) Peieira
Petersen stops Peieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Peieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peieira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (18) Peieira
Petersen just trying to survive but Peieira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Peieira doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (11) vs (18) Peieira
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peieira is keeping the position for now.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Peieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Peieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen pushing down on Peieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen is trying to control. Peieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peieira wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Peieira trying to control here.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Peieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Peieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira wins on points by 18 to 11.
A very excited looking Caio Peieira 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.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying '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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 39 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 32 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Schaubi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamenev looks for a takedown but Schaubi sprawls well.
Schaubi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Schaubi moves into the clinch.
Kamenev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Kamenev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kamenev pulls guard.
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schaubi is one step ahead there.
Kamenev is trying to control the position but Schaubi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schaubi defends well.#T1#
Kamenev looking to control.
Schaubi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi is fighting to break Kamenev's control of his arms but Kamenev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Schaubi postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Kamenev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Schaubi.
Kamenev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schaubi controls Kamenev momentarily but Kamenev frees himself. #T3#
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Schaubi trying to control the position.
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kamenev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Schaubi#T4#
Schaubi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kamenev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schaubi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kamenev is trying to keep Schaubi in close.
Kamenev keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Kamenev working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Schaubi wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Kamenev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (2) Schaubi
Kamenev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi is adopting a defensive guard.
Schaubi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schaubi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenev passes Schaubi's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to stall in half guard but Schaubi is in no mood to hang around. He's locked up a Kimura from the bottom and has used it to sweep! He's held on to the kimura and is looking to finish here... will he get it... YES! Kamenev taps out and the crowd goes crazy! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abu Schaubi!
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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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 35 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 38 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Judge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Sulvar tries to sprawl but Judge drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Judge (2) vs (0) Sulvar
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Judge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Judge is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full 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.
Judge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T3#
Judge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sulvar is not content to let Judge control the position.
Sulvar 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.
Sulvar tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Sulvar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Judge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. #T5#
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge is thwarting Sulvar's attempts to control the position.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T6#
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy.
Sulvar trying to control but Judge postures up.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge is looking to advance position but Sulvar won't allow it. #T7#
Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Sulvar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Judge stalling.
Judge wants to control but Sulvar is keeping him busy. #T8#
Judge is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Judge stalling. #T9#
Sulvar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sulvar.
Sulvar wants to sweep here but Judge controlling him for the moment.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T10#
Sulvar controls Judge momentarily but Judge frees himself.
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.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge 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. #T11#
Sulvar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Judge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Judge from controlling successfully.
Judge looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Judge stays in close to Sulvar's body and controls the position.
Sulvar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Judge is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Sulvar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Ricky Judge 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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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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 38 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 49 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Curls is trying to maintain the position but Toehold is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls controlling the position well. #T1#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Let's hope that Toehold has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Toehold prevents Curls from improving his position.
Curls is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Toehold's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Toehold's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Toehold#T2#
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.
Curls not allowing Toehold to control his hands. #T3#
Toehold is really stuck here.
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.
Good control from Curls.#SUB#
Curls is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T4#
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.
Curls has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Curls'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.#T5#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Toehold just trying to survive but Curls is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Good control from Curls.
Toehold tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
#T6#
Curls gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Toehold is in bad spot here.
What can Toehold do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T7#
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.
Toehold tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Curls has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Curls patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Toehold tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
Curls is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T9#
Toehold can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Toehold right now.
Toehold trying to control the hands but Curls won't let him.
Curls keeps control of the position as Toehold tries to break free.
#T10#
Toehold staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
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 controls the action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Curls.#T11#
Curls gets his hands free as Toehold looks to control.
Curls 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.
Curls is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T12#
Toehold is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Curls.
Curls is looking to control Toehold but Toehold is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls controls the position.#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Curls's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I really don't envy Toehold right now.
Curls just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
Further stalling from Curls.
Curls tries to keep control of the position but Toehold is staying busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 27 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Clubber doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Clubber. Clubber gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Clubber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clubber showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Clubber has control of the leg.
Alvarez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alvarez pulls Clubber in close to his closed guard and prevents Clubber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber working away.
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#
Clubber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvarez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Clubber looking to control but instead Alvarez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T3#
Alvarez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
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 content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Alvarez trying to control here.
Clubber is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alvarez avoid being mounted?#T5#
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber postures up.
Alvarez wants to improve his position but Clubber is controlling well.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well. #T6#
Clubber working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Alvarez's thigh. Alvarez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clubber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Clubber trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alvarez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (5) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez 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. #T7#
Clubber seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Clubber looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvarez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvarez is looking to pass Clubber's guard but actually Clubber recovers to full guard. #T8#
Alvarez trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber pulls Alvarez in to control the position. #T9#
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Clubber is pulling down on Alvarez's head. It's preventing any offense from Alvarez, at least for the moment.
Alvarez postures up.
#T10#
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T11#
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Clubber looking to control but Alvarez passes into half guard.
Alvarez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T12#
Clubber wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Clubber tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #T14#
Alvarez wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber keeping control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Clubber defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
An out of breath Ricky Clubber 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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