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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zulu clinches. #TD2#
El Toro manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control the position.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Zulu showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
El Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Zulu defends easily.
#T2#
Zulu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Toro pulls Zulu in close to prevent any damage.
Zulu 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. #T3#
El Toro is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up. #SUB2#
Zulu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro controlling the position.#SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Zulu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro has control of Zulu's left arm, preventing Zulu from doing any damage. #T5#
Zulu sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
El Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zulu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T6#
Zulu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Zulu controlling the action here.
El Toro controlling the position for now.#T8#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zulu in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Zulu trying to advance position but El Toro counters by regaining guard.
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Zulu stays in close to El Toro's body and controls the position.
Zulu won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
Zulu pushing down on El Toro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zulu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zulu is working away from the top position though.
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zulu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T11#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
Zulu trying to control the pace.
Zulu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.
El Toro wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy.
#T12#
Zulu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zulu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zulu'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.
Further stalling from Zulu.
Zulu passes into side control, despite El Toro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (3) vs (0) El Toro#T13#
Zulu tries to advance to mount but El Toro denies him.
Zulu is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro prevents Zulu from moving into mount.
Zulu is staying tight to El Toro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zulu continues to stall.#T14#
El Toro stops Zulu from passing to mount.
Zulu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zulu trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Shaka Zulu retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Shaka Zulu 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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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Anderson to the ground. El Toro is now in Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) El Toro
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro controlling the pace. #T1#
El Toro is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Anderson defending well.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Anderson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson trying to control here.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro controlling the action here. #T5#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Anderson pulls El Toro in close to prevent any damage.
El Toro is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Anderson keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro content to stall in guard here.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro stays in close to Anderson's body and controls the position. #T7#
Anderson is looking to sweep but instead, El Toro has passed into half guard.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson won't allow El Toro to pass to mount. #T9#
El Toro is taking a breather. Anderson 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.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Anderson is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
El Toro trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T11#
Anderson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Anderson defends the submission attempt.
El Toro is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Anderson won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well. #T12#
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
El Toro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) El Toro#T13#
El Toro fails to move to back control.
Anderson can't escape the position.
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
El Toro controlling from mount.
Anderson 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: Anderson (2) vs (8) El Toro
Anderson wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#T14#
El Toro trying to control the position.
Anderson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (5) vs (10) El Toro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is controlling the pace.
Anderson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro uses his free foot to push down on Anderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anderson. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (13) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 5.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWCFN 11
Date: Jan 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Scott Hall!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Toro tries to avoid it but Hall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Toro to the ground. El Toro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hall enables El Toro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hall manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Hall
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
Hall pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hall looking to control.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro postures up.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro passes into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T3#
Hall keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Hall is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute El Toro jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Hall
Hall is trying to improve his position.
Hall regains half guard there - taking advantage of El Toro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hall has a hand on El Toro's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. El Toro takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (0) Hall#T4#
Hall is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro content just to control the position here. #T5#
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Hall is holding on tight.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall tries to lock up and control but El Toro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall tries to improve his position but instead El Toro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (11) vs (0) Hall
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for the choke from the back position but Hall is controlling his hands well.
Hall tries to roll but El Toro sticks to his back.
#SUB#
El Toro has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hall biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape. #T6#
El Toro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
El Toro is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro controls the action.#SUB#
El Toro looking for the choke but no joy.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from El Toro. #T7#
Hall tries to escape the position.
Hall looking very determined here, making life difficult for El Toro.
Hall wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
Hall prevents El Toro from getting a body triangle.
Hall trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T8#
Despite being in a bad position, Hall is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
El Toro is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro 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.
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hall is trying to roll into a better position but El Toro has get a rear naked choke and Hall is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galtero El Toro!
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by El Toro. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working. #SUB#
El Toro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams 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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Addams wants to control but El Toro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
El Toro is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Addams is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Addams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Addams is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #T2#
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.
El Toro prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
El Toro content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
Addams is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams 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.
Addams controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro pushing down on Addams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Addams wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Addams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Addams trying to control but El Toro postures up.
Addams is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Addams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Addams.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro advances to half guard.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up. #T8#
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
El Toro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Addams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (2) Addams
El Toro is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (6) vs (2) Addams#T9#
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams looking to control but El Toro passes into half guard.
Addams tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position.
El Toro is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (9) vs (2) Addams#SUB#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams trying to control here.
#T13#
El Toro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams gets full guard.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams 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: El Toro (9) vs (4) Addams
Addams stalling.
It looks like Addams 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.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Addams is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
El Toro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - Silva Jr vs El Toro
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro shoots in and bounces Silva Jr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (2) El Toro
Silva Jr controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva Jr wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Toro trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
Silva Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro sits in half guard. #T1#
El Toro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Silva Jr tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
Silva Jr trying to get back to full guard but El Toro takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (0) vs (5) El Toro
Silva Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is defending well.
Silva Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
Silva Jr gets back to full guard.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro defends well.
El Toro passes into half guard. #SUB#
Silva Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva Jr tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
Silva Jr regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6#
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (5) El Toro
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Silva Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr being controlled here momentarily. #T7#
Silva Jr trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr postures up.
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #T8#
El Toro has his hands on Silva Jr's head, controlling the position.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silva Jr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silva Jr stands and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (5) vs (5) El Toro
Silva Jr has knee on belly momentarily but El Toro bucks him off and regains half guard. #T9##SUB#
Silva Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Jr prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#T10#
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Silva Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T11##SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Toro is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Silva Jr has control of the leg.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
Silva Jr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (5) El Toro#SUB#
Silva Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Silva Jr's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (7) El Toro#T12#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Silva Jr 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.#SUB#
Silva Jr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. El Toro 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 Silva Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (8) vs (10) El Toro#T13#
El Toro controls the position from side control.
Silva Jr is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro takes a little break here. Silva Jr wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14##SUB2#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Silva Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 10 to 8.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rich Silva Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - Fiso vs The Reverend
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 24 losses; Rich Silva Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 18 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Silva Jr shoots in and bounces El Toro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (0) El Toro
Silva Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Silva Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Silva Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself.
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to prevent any damage.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (4) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro controls Silva Jr momentarily but Silva Jr frees himself. #T2#
Silva Jr passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Toro tries to roll over but Silva Jr keeps him under control.#SUB#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro defends it well.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
#T3#
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Jr pulls his head out easily.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
El Toro wants to sweep but Silva Jr has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Silva Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Toro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Silva Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T5##SUB#
Silva Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Toro is just riding it out for now. Silva Jr eventually gives up the hold.
El Toro gets full guard.
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6#
Silva Jr looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva Jr (7) vs (4) El Toro
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Silva Jr pushes a forearm under El Toro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, El Toro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rich Silva Jr!
During a confident post fight interview, Rich Silva Jr thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - Tokyo
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 24 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petrov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Petrov
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro preventing the sweep. #T2#
Petrov keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov is trying to keep El Toro in close.
Petrov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and El Toro is now in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Petrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Petrov doesn't allow it.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
El Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro controlling the position easily from mount.
El Toro is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
El Toro wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Petrov wants to hold on but El Toro pushes him away.#T5#
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
El Toro mounts Petrov ! Really nice guard pass there!
El Toro fails to take his opponent's back.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petrov is holding on tight.
El Toro controlling his opponent.
El Toro fails to take his opponent's back.
El Toro looking to control but Petrov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Petrov gets back to half guard.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Petrov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro stalling.
Petrov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
#T7#
Petrov is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrov is still trying to improve position.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro'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.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro is trying to control. Petrov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov is pressing down on El Toro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.#T10#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov 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: El Toro (5) vs (4) Petrov
Petrov trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
Petrov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T11#
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petrov .
Petrov trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it. #T12#
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
Petrov keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petrov 's head to control him but Petrov postures up.
#T13#
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Petrov 's back. He's all about the action.
Petrov tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC HALLOWEEN HAVOC 1
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 17 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Toro quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) El Toro
Camara is controlling the pace.
Camara passes into side control, despite El Toro's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Camara has control of the leg.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (5) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Camara.
El Toro tries to get the hooks in deep but Camara pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Camara from escaping the position.
Camara trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
Camara is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Camara knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Camara for a finish. #SUB2#
Camara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Camara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Camara wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB2#
El Toro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Camara breaks El Toro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (7) vs (4) El Toro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Toro's guard.
Camara prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro trying to hold on to Camara's head to control him but Camara postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T5#
El Toro keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
El Toro controlling Camara's posture.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T6#
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is trying to keep Camara in close.
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (10) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it. #T7#
El Toro tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (12) vs (4) El Toro
Camara avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
El Toro is squirming around, avoiding Camara's attempts to control the action.
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Camara sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Camara content just to control the position here.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Camara controlling from the full mount.
Camara avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
Camara takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro tries to hold on but Camara pushes him away. #T10#
El Toro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Camara not doing much here.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Camara's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Camara's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (12) vs (8) El Toro#T11#
Camara wants to escape the position.
El Toro controlling from the back.
El Toro has the hooks in. Camara is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Camara is having to fend off submission attempts from El Toro, who is looking to sink in the choke. El Toro doesn't have the hooks in though and Camara manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (14) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro trying to control the position.
#T12##SUB2#
Camara avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (17) vs (8) El Toro#T14#
El Toro is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Camara just content to control the position.
El Toro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Camara is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (19) vs (8) El Toro
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 19 to 8.
An out of breath Abubakar Camara 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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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
El Toro looking to score a takedown here. Lo is defending well but El Toro drives through and ends up in Lo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Lo
El Toro 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.
El Toro won't allow Lo to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. El Toro stacks Lo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by El Toro! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro just content to control the position.
El Toro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (0) Lo#T1#
Lo is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Toro tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Lo is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
El Toro wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
El Toro content just to control the position here.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
Lo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lo is controlling El Toro's posture.
Lo looking to control.
#T3#
El Toro wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo 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: El Toro (8) vs (2) Lo
Lo is taking a breather. El Toro 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.
Lo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (5) Lo
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Lo maintains control.
Lo controlling the pace for now.
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Lo controlling from the full mount.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lo prevents El Toro from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Lo.
Lo tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Lo wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Lo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Lo wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
Lo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Toro is controlling Lo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Toro is staying active underneath Lo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Toro is controlling Lo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lo stalling. #SUB2#
Lo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8#
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Lo controlling him for the moment.
Lo looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (10) vs (5) Lo
El Toro wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard. #T9#
Lo has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
Lo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lo, not yet.
El Toro trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Toro defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lo is looking for a triangle here but El Toro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (13) vs (5) Lo
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Lo being controlled for a moment.
Lo is looking to reverse the position.
Lo is not content to let El Toro control the position. #SUB#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lo is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Lo is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
El Toro wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Lo wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo gets back to half guard.
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Toro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Lo wants to get back to full guard.
Lo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.
El Toro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
El Toro is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro is thwarting Lo's attempts to control the position.
Lo wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T13#
El Toro controlling the pace.
Lo is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Lo trying to control from the bottom.
Lo gets full guard.
Lo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14##SUB2#
Lo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. El Toro stacks Lo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by El Toro! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (16) vs (5) Lo
Lo tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Lo is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
Our winner, Galtero El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 41 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
El Toro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sparxx sprawls well initially but El Toro persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Sparxx
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but Sparxx defends it.
El Toro prevents Sparxx from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Sparxx is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx has control of El Toro's left arm, preventing El Toro from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Sparxx.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Sparxx has his foot on El Toro's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. El Toro works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro passes Sparxx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Toro trying to control the pace.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
El Toro slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
Sparxx wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sparxx has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for El Toro. Oh but Sparxx has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! El Toro goes limp - he's gone! Sparxx jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrone Sparxx!
In his post fight interview, Tyrone Sparxx started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Prelims
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 16 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Petrov gets caught flat footed, as El Toro shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Petrov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Petrov wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Toro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petrov working a defensive guard here.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro looking to pass the guard. #T2#
El Toro being controlled here momentarily.
Petrov trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov 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.
El Toro 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. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Petrov 's legs - danger averted.
Petrov is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Petrov
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #T4#
Petrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Petrov controlling him for the moment.
El Toro managing to control the position. #T5#
Petrov advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (2) vs (5) Petrov
El Toro struggling a bit here.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it. #T6#
Petrov wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Petrov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. El Toro knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Petrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Petrov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
El Toro is not content to let Petrov control the position.
El Toro prevents Petrov from improving position.
El Toro is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T8#
El Toro wants to control but Petrov postures up.
El Toro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Petrov 's best efforts.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petrov preventing the sweep. #T9#
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head. It's preventing any offense from Petrov , at least for the moment.
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to control.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T10#
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petrov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (5) Petrov
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro'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.
El Toro is pushing down on Petrov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Petrov manages to get to full guard.
Petrov pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Petrov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (7) Petrov
El Toro is controlling Petrov 's posture.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
El Toro controlling Petrov 's posture.
Petrov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T12#
Further stalling from El Toro.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrov is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro continues to stall.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T13#
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (6) vs (7) Petrov
Petrov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (9) vs (7) Petrov
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrov keeps working. #T14##SUB#
El Toro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Petrov wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 323 - Sparxx vs IsMore
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 15 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Skallagrimsson to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro is pulling down on Skallagrimsson's head to control his posture.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skallagrimsson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Skallagrimsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Skallagrimsson controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skallagrimsson being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Skallagrimsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skallagrimsson trying to move into half guard but instead El Toro has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Skallagrimsson
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skallagrimsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Skallagrimsson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skallagrimsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (4) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Skallagrimsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skallagrimsson has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro's legs - danger averted.
Skallagrimsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skallagrimsson 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.
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
El Toro continues to stall.
Skallagrimsson trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro controlling Skallagrimsson's posture.
Skallagrimsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Skallagrimsson is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro looking to control.
Skallagrimsson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Skallagrimsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB#
El Toro working for submissions but it's allowed Skallagrimsson to get to half guard.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T6#
Skallagrimsson not doing much here.
El Toro tries to roll over but Skallagrimsson keeps him under control.
El Toro trying to control but Skallagrimsson postures up.
#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson is looking to advance position but El Toro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (4) Skallagrimsson
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Skallagrimsson gets back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Skallagrimsson is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Skallagrimsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
El Toro is stalling here. Skallagrimsson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Skallagrimsson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (8) Skallagrimsson
Skallagrimsson 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 El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
Skallagrimsson controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Skallagrimsson keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Skallagrimsson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Skallagrimsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T10#
Skallagrimsson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Skallagrimsson is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Skallagrimsson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
El Toro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skallagrimsson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skallagrimsson won't allow El Toro to sweep him here. #T12#
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.
Well,El Toro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
El Toro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Skallagrimsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Skallagrimsson is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Skallagrimsson preventing the sweep.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Skallagrimsson from controlling successfully.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Skallagrimsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (6) vs (11) Skallagrimsson
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control Skallagrimsson's posture but Skallagrimsson avoids it.
El Toro manages to get back to half guard.
Skallagrimsson tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is looking to control Skallagrimsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro is staying active underneath Skallagrimsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T14#
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skallagrimsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skallagrimsson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (10) vs (11) Skallagrimsson#SUB#
Skallagrimsson fending off the submission attempt from El Toro.
You can see the frustration on Skallagrimsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
El Toro tightening his grip on Skallagrimsson, looking for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro has the hooks in. Skallagrimsson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Skallagrimsson wins on points by 11 to 10.
After winning the bout, Eyvind Skallagrimsson 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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Event:
CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
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 29 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - El Toro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Toro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
El Toro gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. El Toro manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cubbedge postures up.
#SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Toro has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T2#
Cubbedge 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.
El Toro controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to push Cubbedge off with his feet but Cubbedge grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of El Toro's ankles and El Toro is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 19 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
El Toro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Silva Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva Jr holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Silva Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Silva Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Silva Jr#T2#
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva Jr controls the pace.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Silva Jr controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.#T3#
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Silva Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva Jr is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
El Toro trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva Jr from advancing to side control.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Silva Jr is controlling well.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and El Toro defends it well.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
El Toro is pressing down on Silva Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Silva Jr 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.
El Toro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Silva Jr has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (2) vs (5) Silva Jr
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is working hard here to advance position.#T7##SUB2#
Silva Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
Silva Jr just content to control the position.
It looks like Silva Jr 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.
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T8#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Silva Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva Jr advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Silva Jr prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Silva Jr takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Silva Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9##SUB2#
Silva Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… El Toro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by El Toro and Silva Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Silva Jr trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
El Toro is looking to reverse the position.
Silva Jr working away.
El Toro manages to get back to half guard.
El Toro won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount. #SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Silva Jr.
#T10#
El Toro wants to control but Silva Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Toro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
El Toro is staying active underneath Silva Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance. #T11##SUB#
El Toro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Silva Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
El Toro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (7) Silva Jr#T13#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
Silva Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
Silva Jr trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Silva Jr is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 7 to 4.
Rich Silva Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Rich Silva Jr 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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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Petersen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. El Toro quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (5) Petersen
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
El Toro is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
El Toro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen is taking a breather. El Toro 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.
El Toro is controlling Petersen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T2#
Petersen stalling.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is stalling here. El Toro is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and El Toro has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (4) vs (5) Petersen
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
El Toro content to control rather than advance.
Petersen is controlling El Toro's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (7) vs (5) Petersen
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T5#
Petersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
El Toro gets back to full guard.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Petersen is now in half guard.
El Toro won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
Petersen is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Petersen is looking for a kimura but El Toro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Petersen to get the leverage. #T6#
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Petersen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Petersen 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.
El Toro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #T7#
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Petersen 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.
Petersen wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (9) vs (7) Petersen
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Petersen wants to control but El Toro passes easily into half guard.
El Toro trying to control the pace.
Petersen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen working a defensive guard but El Toro passes into half guard.
Petersen wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Petersen is holding on to half guard well.
El Toro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but El Toro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (12) vs (7) Petersen
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
El Toro works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (15) vs (7) Petersen#SUB#
El Toro working for a choke but Petersen is defending well.
Good control from El Toro.#T10#
Petersen breaks El Toro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (15) vs (9) Petersen
Petersen is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Petersen is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now. #T11#
Petersen is taking a breather. El Toro 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.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
El Toro is trying to keep Petersen in close.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Toro trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T12#
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
El Toro keeping control of the position.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T13#
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
El Toro has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Petersen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, El Toro has tightened it up now! Petersen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro 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 was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 27 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) El Toro
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
El Toro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hirsch will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Toro working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hirsch is holding El Toro down, trying to stall.
Hirsch 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch tries to improve position but can't.
Hirsch is not content to let El Toro control the position. #T1#
El Toro controlling the position from side mount.
Hirsch regains half guard there - taking advantage of El Toro's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hirsch keeping hold of El Toro's head, controlling as best he can.
El Toro not doing much here.
#T2#
Hirsch wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hirsch has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there. #T4#
El Toro 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.
El Toro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (7) El Toro#T5#
El Toro controlling from side mount.
El Toro trying to control the position but Hirsch is working away.
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom here.
Hirsch seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
Hirsch gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
El Toro prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hirsch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hirsch is concentrating on defense, preventing El Toro from advancing position.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro controlling the pace. #T7#
El Toro is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Hirsch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Hirsch controlling the position for now.
Hirsch trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now. #T9#
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Hirsch wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Hirsch is working away. #T11#
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Hirsch defends it.
Hirsch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro is looking to pass into half guard but Hirsch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hirsch is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) El Toro#T13#
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there. #T14#
El Toro looking to control.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Toro is trying to hold Hirsch in close to prevent damage but Hirsch has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 7 to 2.
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Balkan. No joy for El Toro on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Balkan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Balkan clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
El Toro gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (0) vs (2) El Toro
Balkan is concentrating on defense, preventing El Toro from advancing position.
El Toro trying to control the pace.
Balkan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Balkan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but El Toro defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro controlling from the top position.
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (5) El Toro#T2#
El Toro happy to just control the position for now.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Balkan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T3#
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan moves into full guard.
Balkan keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Balkan keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass. #T4#
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
El Toro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Balkan wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Balkan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Balkan is defending well.
Balkan trying to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6##SUB2#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Balkan defending well. #T7#
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro sits in half guard.
Balkan trying to control here.
El Toro is trying to control. Balkan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it. #SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Balkan is refusing to be controlled, as El Toro sits in half guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
El Toro is pressing down on Balkan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balkan is holding on for now.
Balkan trying to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro prevents Balkan from improving his position.
Balkan wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Balkan defends it. #T10#
El Toro is controlling the pace.
Balkan is positioning himself well to prevent El Toro advancing to mount.
Balkan wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Balkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balkan trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
#T11#
Balkan wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#SUB2#
El Toro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Balkan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces El Toro off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro looking to control.
#SUB2#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro managing to control the position. #T1#
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Addams is just content to waste time from the top position. El Toro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) El Toro
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.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Addams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Toro 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.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Toro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (7) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
El Toro is trying to escape the mount.
El Toro regains half guard.
Addams is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
El Toro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Addams is tapping! Great win for El Toro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from El Toro enables Blood to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. El Toro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) El Toro
Blood trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Blood postures up.
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood is working hard here to advance position.
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Blood wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Blood 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. #SUB2#
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blood controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Blood trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Blood is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blood passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blood trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
Blood wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Blood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Blood wants to work for an arm triangle but El Toro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro is controlling Blood's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Blood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg. #SUB2#
El Toro has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Blood. Oh but El Toro has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Blood goes limp - he's gone! El Toro jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 30 losses; Richard Morgan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
El Toro shoots in but Morgan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
El Toro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Morgan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Morgan (0) vs (4) El Toro
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.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Morgan is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #T2#
El Toro takes a little break here. Morgan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Morgan is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Morgan struggling a bit here.#T3#
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Morgan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
El Toro trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morgan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
El Toro trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
El Toro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no El Toro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.#T5#
Morgan tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
Morgan is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
El Toro not doing much here.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.#T6##SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Morgan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Morgan wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Morgan actively working from the bottom here.#T8#
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
Morgan trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is concentrating on defense, preventing El Toro from advancing position.
El Toro trying to control the pace.
El Toro wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Morgan trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
It looks like El Toro 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.
Morgan wants to control the action here but instead El Toro manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morgan (0) vs (7) El Toro
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Morgan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
El Toro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Morgan is surviving well by controlling El Toro's body position as best he can. #T10#
El Toro avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
El Toro wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Morgan tries to control El Toro's body but El Toro pushes him off. Morgan squirms to his side and now El Toro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (10) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Morgan is defending well though. El Toro let's go of the attempt for now.
Morgan trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Morgan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Morgan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Morgan (0) vs (13) El Toro
Will El Toro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
Morgan just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
El Toro is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Morgan trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in. #T12##SUB2#
El Toro looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
El Toro looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise El Toro will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of El Toro's arms.
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
Morgan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
El Toro controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan wants to escape the position.
Morgan trying to control but not successfully.
El Toro struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
El Toro looking for the choke from the back.
El Toro gets his hands free as Morgan looks to control. #T14#
El Toro trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Morgan doesn't escape.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
El Toro not allowing Morgan to control his hands.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 0.
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 313 - Jabbar vs Kincaid
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
El Toro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Blood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching El Toro on his heels. He'll look to pass El Toro's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Blood
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blood is one step ahead there.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now.
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Blood passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (5) Blood
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
Blood trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
El Toro tries to buck Blood off but Blood is having none of it.#SUB2#
Blood thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
El Toro regains half guard.#SUB2#
Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Blood prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Blood sits in half guard.
Blood stalling.
El Toro wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away. #T3#
El Toro gets back to full guard.
Blood advances to half guard.
Blood is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blood 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.
It looks like Blood 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.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Blood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro is looking to sweep but instead, Blood has passed into half guard.
Blood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (8) Blood
Blood controlling the pace for now.
El Toro is squirming around, avoiding Blood's attempts to control the action.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Blood is continuing to stall.#T5#
Blood wants to control the pace but El Toro is squirming around nicely.
El Toro stops Blood from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Blood prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Blood controlling his opponent.
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Toro is looking to escape. #T6#
Blood looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood controlling the pace for now.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blood controlling the position easily from mount.
Blood is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T7#
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood controlling from the full mount.
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Blood maintains control.
Blood sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Blood forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (0) vs (11) Blood
Blood has the hooks in. El Toro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
El Toro just trying to survive but Blood is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
El Toro won't enjoy being in this position. Blood looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - El Toro is tapping - it's over boys! Blood picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 11 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Camara scores with a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Camara escapes and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) El Toro
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Camara with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camara is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is trying to control but can't.
Camara trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Camara performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Camara 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.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Camara.
Camara seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara slows the pace down in half guard.
Camara wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T3#
Camara trying to control the pace.
Camara is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camara haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Camara trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
El Toro trying to control here.
#T5#
Camara keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Camara 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. #T6#
El Toro has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
El Toro controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
El Toro controls Camara momentarily but Camara frees himself.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass. #SUB2#
El Toro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Camara trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T8#
Camara is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camara is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Camara postures up. #T9#
El Toro has control of Camara's left arm, preventing Camara from doing any damage.
Camara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
#T10#
El Toro is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Camara content to control rather than advance.
El Toro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Camara trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Camara is working away from the top position though.
Camara is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro won't allow Camara to pass to mount.
El Toro is staying active underneath Camara, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Camara content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Camara'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.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
#T13#
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Camara from advancing to side control.
Camara is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
El Toro wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
#T14##SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Camara is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Abubakar Camara retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Abubakar Camara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - ALL OUT WAR
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 36 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 11 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sparxx on his heels. He'll look to pass Sparxx's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (0) vs (2) El Toro
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Sparxx has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
El Toro won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Sparxx seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from the bottom but instead El Toro passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
El Toro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Sparxx wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is defending well.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Sparxx defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sparxx trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
#T4#
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Sparxx has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T6#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Sparxx keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Sparxx working a defensive guard but El Toro manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Sparxx is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
El Toro taking a break here but Sparxx is having none of it and regains half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparxx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
El Toro is thwarting Sparxx's attempts to control the position.
Sparxx makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sparxx.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
El Toro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
El Toro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (0) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
El Toro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sparxx rolls with the submission and now he's on top in El Toro's guard! Nice work there by Sparxx! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro is adopting a defensive guard.#T10#
Sparxx sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Sparxx wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Sparxx won't allow El Toro to sweep him here. #T12#
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
El Toro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sparxx has passed into half guard!
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Sparxx is controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Sparxx has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sparxx wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro trying to control but Sparxx postures up.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Sparxx has control of the leg. #T14#
Sparxx controlling the action here.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Sparxx is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparxx.
Sparxx seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Halli vs Archer
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 11 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Shaka Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zulu shoots in looking for a takedown. El Toro tries to sprawl out of it but Zulu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. El Toro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
El Toro swats away the attempt to clinch by Zulu.#TD#
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zulu on his heels. He'll look to pass Zulu's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Zulu#SUB#
El Toro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zulu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zulu wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working.
Zulu is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
El Toro is looking to advance position but Zulu won't allow it.
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Zulu
El Toro looking to control but Zulu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Toro controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zulu is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
El Toro tries to control but Zulu wriggling away.
Zulu is desperately trying to improve his position but El Toro has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Zulu tries to improve his position but El Toro has taken his back! El Toro has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zulu tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! El Toro pushes Zulu away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 308 - Cruz vs Jabbar
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
El Toro gets caught flat footed, as Coe shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) El Toro
Coe advances to half guard.
Coe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
El Toro moves into full guard.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there.
Coe sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro controlling Coe's posture.
Coe preventing the sweep.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
Coe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) El Toro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Coe tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Toro 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.
Coe is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T3#
El Toro is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Coe swings around for an armbar but El Toro sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (5) vs (2) El Toro
Coe is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
El Toro stays in close to Coe's body and controls the position.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coe keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Coe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Coe pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Coe 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: Coe (7) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Coe seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Coe is working for a kimura but El Toro is defending it quite comfortably.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Coe is controlling well.
#T5#
El Toro is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Coe trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
Coe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (10) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro can't escape the position.
#T6#
Coe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as El Toro is looking to escape.
We've been hearing good reports from Coe'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.
Coe is really struggling to control El Toro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
El Toro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Toro is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Coe is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T7#
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coe is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Coe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Toro's guard.
Coe works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (13) vs (2) El Toro
Coe staying calm.
Coe wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro struggling a bit here.#T8#
El Toro isn't going anywhere.
El Toro tries to buck Coe off but Coe is having none of it.
El Toro isn't going anywhere.
Coe working away.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard.
Coe in the domination position with El Toro hanging on.#SUB#
Coe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but El Toro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T9#
Coe is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe working away.#SUB#
Coe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Toro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Coe in the domination position with El Toro hanging on.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Coe is controlling the pace.
#T10#
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is in trouble now - Coe has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (16) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Coe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but El Toro is surviving well by controlling Coe's body position as best he can.
Coe is trying to take his opponent's back.
El Toro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Coe has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Coe (19) vs (2) El Toro#T11#
El Toro tries to break free.
Coe has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Coe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
El Toro trying to control the hands but Coe breaks the grip. #SUB#
Coe goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. El Toro escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Coe (19) vs (4) El Toro
Coe wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
#T12#
El Toro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (19) vs (7) El Toro
Coe wants to hold on but El Toro pushes him away.
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coe tries to control El Toro's body but El Toro pushes him off. Coe squirms to his side and now El Toro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Coe (19) vs (10) El Toro#T13#
El Toro controls the position.
Coe trying to control the hands but El Toro won't let him.
Coe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Coe can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Coe is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if El Toro gets his way!
#SUB2#
Coe fending off the submission attempt from El Toro. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Coe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
El Toro working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
El Toro is not going to allow Coe to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coe takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
After the big win, David Allan Coe made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into Addams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) El Toro
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams 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: Addams (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is positioning himself well to prevent Addams advancing to mount.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro trying to control but Addams postures up.
El Toro is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
El Toro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Addams looking to improve position, pressing down on El Toro's thigh with his hand. El Toro seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Addams paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Addams's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! El Toro picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 306 - Prelims
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 10 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 27 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
El Toro gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (4) vs (0) Morgan
El Toro trying to control the position but Morgan is working away.
Morgan trying to remain calm as El Toro controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Morgan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Morgan is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro trying to control the position but Morgan is working away. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Morgan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as El Toro stalls from top position.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro controls the position.#T2#
Morgan tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morgan tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
Morgan struggling a bit here.
El Toro slows the pace down. #T3#
El Toro working away.
Morgan is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro working away.
El Toro staying calm.
Morgan is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #T4#
El Toro 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 Morgan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morgan is concentrating on defense, preventing El Toro from advancing position.
El Toro stalling away here and it's allowed Morgan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro stands and throws Morgan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (7) vs (0) Morgan#SUB#
El Toro tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well. #T5##SUB#
El Toro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no El Toro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morgan is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro controls the position.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro happy to just control the position for now.
El Toro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.
El Toro wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for El Toro.
Morgan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Morgan has an active guard here but El Toro has managed to pass into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.#T7#
Morgan controlling the position well. #SUB#
El Toro seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Morgan has recovered full guard. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro defends well.
Morgan pulls El Toro in to control the position. #T8#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
El Toro is fighting to break Morgan's control of his arms but Morgan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Morgan trying to control the position.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morgan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Morgan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Morgan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Morgan is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro is pressing down on Morgan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morgan is holding on for now.
Morgan wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Toro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11##SUB2#
Morgan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and El Toro pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (10) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
Morgan wants to hold on but El Toro pushes him away.
El Toro fails to move to back control.
El Toro controlling from mount.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Morgan is looking to escape. #T12#
Morgan 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: El Toro (10) vs (2) Morgan#SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Morgan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Morgan works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan postures up.
Morgan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
El Toro is looking to sweep but instead, Morgan has passed into half guard.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Morgan wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 305 - Montreal
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Toro but El Toro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lo fails with a takedown attempt. #TD2#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lo (0) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro taking a breather here.
Lo is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo is looking for a sweep.#T1#
El Toro wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
El Toro is trying to get an arm triangle but Lo is defending well.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
El Toro taking a break here but Lo is having none of it and regains half guard.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
Lo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lo still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lo has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (4) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.#T3#
El Toro seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
El Toro holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo slows the pace down.
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T4#
You can see the frustration on El Toro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
Lo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo'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.#T5#
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo staying calm.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T6#
Lo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lo taking a breather here.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (4) vs (6) El Toro#T7#
El Toro is controlling the pace.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro is stalling here. Lo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lo (8) vs (6) El Toro
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard.
Lo taking a breather here. #T8#
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro struggling a bit here.
Lo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.#T9#
Lo is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo is staying tight to El Toro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Toro tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T10#
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
Lo just content to control the position.
El Toro tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
El Toro seems a little lost for a moment, as Lo dominates the positioning.
Lo working away.
El Toro is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Lo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lo prefers to stall for the moment though.
El Toro is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
El Toro tries to improve position but can't.
El Toro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
El Toro wants to control but Lo postures up.#T12#
El Toro is looking to regain half guard here but Lo keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro keeping his opponent close.
El Toro is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lo wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
El Toro is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#T14#
Lo is taking a breather. El Toro 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.
El Toro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (11) vs (6) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo takes the fight on points by 11 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Shaka Zulu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zulu shoots in looking for a takedown but El Toro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zulu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Zulu drives through and clinches with El Toro against the cage.
#TD#
Zulu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zulu (2) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zulu is one step ahead there.
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Zulu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zulu preventing the sweep.
Zulu passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Toro is concentrating on defense, preventing Zulu from advancing position.
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.#T2#
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro 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.
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zulu works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (5) vs (0) El Toro
A control attempt from El Toro but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zulu (7) vs (0) El Toro
Zulu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
El Toro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Zulu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zulu slows the pace down in half guard. #T5#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Zulu is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zulu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zulu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T6#
Zulu is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
El Toro is looking to get back to full guard here but Zulu has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (10) vs (0) El Toro
Zulu is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt El Toro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Toro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zulu off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zulu (10) vs (4) El Toro#T7#
Zulu is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
El Toro doesn't have the hooks in and Zulu manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zulu (12) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zulu wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro looking to control.
Zulu controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro trying to control the position.
#T8#
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zulu postures up.
Zulu looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is trying to keep Zulu in close.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Zulu tries to pass. #T9#
El Toro is trying to control the position but Zulu postures up.
Zulu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zulu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zulu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zulu passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
Zulu controlling the action here.
El Toro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Zulu wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Zulu prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
Zulu controlling the pace.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Zulu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zulu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
El Toro trying to control the position.
Zulu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed El Toro's guard.
El Toro is holding on to half guard well.
Still in half guard, Zulu seems content to control.#T13#
El Toro is looking to control Zulu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
Zulu 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. #T14#
Zulu wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Zulu is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zulu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro working a defensive guard but Zulu manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zulu (15) vs (4) El Toro
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
Shaka Zulu 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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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Konstantin Menshow.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
El Toro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Petersen's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) El Toro
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) El Toro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen advances to half guard. #T1#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
El Toro 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.
El Toro tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
El Toro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
Petersen controlling the action here.
El Toro trying to control here.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it. #T3##SUB#
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) El Toro
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Petersen pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Petersen has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (8) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Petersen.
#T6#
Petersen not allowing El Toro to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Petersen is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. El Toro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften El Toro for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T7#
El Toro trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Will Petersen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
El Toro tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
Petersen has good solid back control here.
Petersen avoiding El Toro 's attempts to control his hands.
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.
#SUB#
Petersen looking for the RNC. #T8#
Petersen controlling from the back.
El Toro trying to control but not successfully.
Petersen is hanging on to El Toro's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro just trying to survive but Petersen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy El Toro right now.
Petersen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Petersen trying to control momentarily.
El Toro tries to roll but Petersen sticks to his back.
#T9#
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but El Toro is staying busy.#SUB#
Petersen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Petersen is looking to control El Toro but El Toro is wriggling around and keeping busy.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen 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.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Petersen keeps control of the position as El Toro tries to break free.
What can El Toro do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but El Toro is staying busy.#T11#
Petersen controls the action.
El Toro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
El Toro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (11) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Petersen controlling his opponent.
El Toro doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T13#
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
El Toro tries to reverse the position but Petersen maintains control.
El Toro tries to hold on but Petersen postures up.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
El Toro tries to lock up and control but Petersen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
El Toro is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but El Toro is having none of it.
Petersen is really struggling to control El Toro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro holds on for dear life, controlling Petersen's posture momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Conald Petersen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from El Toro. No joy for Petrov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Petrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. El Toro was covering up waiting for the punch and Petrov finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
El Toro has his hands on Petrov 's head, controlling the position.
Petrov stays in close to El Toro's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov pushes down on El Toro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
El Toro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Petrov prevents El Toro from improving his position.
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Petrov wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Petrov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Petrov trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Petrov is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petrov pulls his head out easily.
El Toro is looking to control Petrov 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Petrov is working for a kimura but El Toro is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro wants to control but Petrov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage.
Petrov trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov content to stall in guard here.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro is continuing to stall.
Petrov looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (2) El Toro#T6#
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro is pushing down on Petrov 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Petrov is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.
El Toro works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (2) vs (5) El Toro
Petrov is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, El Toro has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (2) vs (8) El Toro#T7#
Petrov is really stuck here.
El Toro doesn't have the hooks in and Petrov manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (4) vs (8) El Toro
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
El Toro trying to control the position here.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T9#
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #SUB2#
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro has his hands on Petrov 's head, controlling the position. #T10#
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now.
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture.
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now. #T11#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrov controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro pulls Petrov in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Petrov pushes down on El Toro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petrov trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully. #T14#
Petrov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro controlling the position.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro is pulling down on Petrov 's head to control his posture.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 8 to 4.
After winning the bout, Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 17 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petersen is trying to defend but El Toro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (0) vs (2) El Toro
Petersen controlling the position for now.
Petersen trying to control here.
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen moves into full guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Petersen is retaining full guard. #T1#
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because El Toro is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen 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.
Petersen controlling El Toro's posture.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro controlling the position.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Petersen defends it easily.
#T2#
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Toro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
Petersen stands and throws El Toro's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro is not content to let Petersen control the position.
Petersen works to advance to full mount. El Toro defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (7) vs (2) El Toro#T3#
Petersen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petersen wants to control the action but instead El Toro gets a body lock and reverses into Petersen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (4) El Toro
Petersen looking to control.
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (7) El Toro
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard.#T5#
El Toro happy to just control the position for now.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
El Toro tries for a kimura but Petersen is defending well.
Petersen stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Petersen is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
My spies in Nap or Tap inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
El Toro trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
El Toro taking a breather here.
Petersen is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Petersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro content to control rather than advance.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Petersen is defending the position.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
El Toro is keen to just control but Petersen is a slippery customer.
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Petersen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura here.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen pulls El Toro in to control the position.
Petersen wants to control the position but El Toro says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
El Toro is trying to control. Petersen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is fighting to break Petersen's control of his arms but Petersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Petersen wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (10) El Toro
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Petersen tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
#T13#
Petersen moves into full guard.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
Petersen keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro controlling from the top position.
Petersen is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.#T14#
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (7) vs (13) El Toro
Petersen tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
Petersen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro controls the position.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 7.
Galtero El Toro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Morrison Jr vs Aoki
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Jack Blood! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Blood tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Blood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. El Toro sprawls well initially but Blood persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Blood (2) vs (0) El Toro
Blood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blood'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.#SUB#
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Blood seems to be looking for submissions.
Blood seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Blood trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
Blood works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (5) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
El Toro tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
El Toro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blood is staying active.
El Toro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood fails to take his opponent's back.
El Toro regains half guard.
Blood trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well. #T2#
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Blood has control of the leg.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro is looking to control Blood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
Blood is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
El Toro trying to hold on to Blood's head to control him but Blood postures up.
#T3#
El Toro tries to roll over but Blood keeps him under control.
Blood trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Blood is trying to work for a kimura but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro is looking to control Blood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
El Toro trying to control but Blood postures up.
#SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Toro trying to control but Blood postures up.
Blood is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Blood stalling.
Blood trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Blood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blood is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Still in half guard, Blood seems content to control.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
Blood is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
El Toro is pressing down on Blood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blood manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (5) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T8#
Blood keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom. #T9#
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Blood (7) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro controlling Blood's posture.
Blood advances to half guard. #SUB#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
El Toro gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Blood looking to pass the guard.
Blood advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Blood (10) vs (2) El Toro#SUB#
Blood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blood slows the pace down. #T11##SUB#
Blood tries for a kimura but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blood 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 El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro stops Blood from passing to mount.
Blood working away.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Blood controls the position.
Blood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blood's best efforts.
Blood stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blood wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blood controls the pace.#SUB2#
El Toro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blood defends it easily.
Blood sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blood content to stall in guard here.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blood takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Jack Blood thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Halli vs Pavlov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 5 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 30 losses; Maxim Bok!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bok stuffs the takedown.
El Toro fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bok feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Bok dives in and scores a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Bok
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (5) Bok
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Bok tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bok has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bok wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro tries to bench press Bok off him but Bok keeps the position.
El Toro prevents Bok from moving into mount. #T2#
Bok wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on El Toro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro has one of Bok's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
El Toro seems a little lost for a moment, as Bok dominates the positioning.
El Toro tries to buck Bok off but Bok is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bok looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bok passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Toro! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (7) Bok
Bok wants to take El Toro's back here but El Toro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bok tries to control but El Toro wriggling away.
El Toro tries to hold on but Bok pushes him away. #T4#
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Bok is having none of it.
El Toro is squirming around, avoiding Bok's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Bok working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. El Toro looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bok! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Bok!
A victorious Maxim Bok thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro gets a double leg takedown into Addams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) El Toro
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
Addams keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro being controlled here momentarily.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
El Toro content to stall in guard here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Addams is really struggling to control El Toro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Addams keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro controlling from the top position.
Addams looking to control.
#T3#
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams continues to stall.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
El Toro is concentrating on defense, preventing Addams from advancing position.
El Toro 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.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
El Toro is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
El Toro has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (4) El Toro
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams 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.#T6#
Addams looking to control.
#SUB2#
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Addams controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself. #T7#
Addams keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Addams is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) El Toro
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Addams 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.
El Toro looking to control.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
El Toro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Toro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
El Toro 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.#T10#
Addams content to stall in guard here.
El Toro is trying to keep Addams in close.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T11#
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.
Addams wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Addams 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. #T12#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Toro trying to control the position here. #T13#
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Addams passes into half guard.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Addams wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is controlling the pace.
El Toro trying to control here.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is looking to stall here but El Toro recovers full guard.
Addams 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!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and El Toro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
El Toro wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 297 - El Toro vs Silva Jr
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 11 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
El Toro is trying to keep Silva Jr in close.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva Jr defends well.
El Toro is controlling Silva Jr's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Silva Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva Jr works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
El Toro controlling Silva Jr's posture.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pulls Silva Jr in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva Jr from doing any damage or advancing position.
El Toro looking to control.
#T2#
Silva Jr wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
El Toro trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva Jr stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
Silva Jr looking to pass the guard.
Silva Jr postures up.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
El Toro has his feet on Silva Jr's thighs here. He's pushed Silva Jr off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva Jr screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galtero El Toro!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Camara vs Silva Jr 2
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 20 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hirsch shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. El Toro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Hirsch
El Toro controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro seems keen to control Hirsch's posture.
Hirsch controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Hirsch passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy.
Hirsch controlling the action here.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
El Toro's coaches at Nap or Tap have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Hirsch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (5) Hirsch
El Toro is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
El Toro tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
El Toro tries to buck Hirsch off but Hirsch is having none of it.#T3#
Hirsch tries to advance to mount but El Toro denies him.
Hirsch controlling from side mount.
Hirsch tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs.
El Toro is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it. #T4#
Hirsch is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt El Toro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch postures up.
El Toro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hirsch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (7) Hirsch
Hirsch controlling from the full mount. #T5#
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hirsch has a good base and remains in mount.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Hirsch controlling the pace for now.
El Toro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Hirsch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hirsch tries to control but El Toro wriggling away.
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is having none of it.
Hirsch controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but El Toro doesn't allow it.
Hirsch controlling from mount.
Hirsch wants to control but El Toro has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T9#
El Toro wants to sweep but Hirsch has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (10) Hirsch
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch controlling the action here. #T10#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
El Toro trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
El Toro wants to control but Hirsch is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hirsch trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch trying to control the pace. #T12#
El Toro is looking to control Hirsch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?
El Toro is positioning himself well to prevent Hirsch advancing to mount.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Hirsch 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.#T13#
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hirsch is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Hirsch's back. He's all about the action.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Hirsch is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 10 to 0.
Harry Hirsch thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 295 - Vicini vs Lemieux
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lavicci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as El Toro sprawls well. El Toro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lavicci gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
El Toro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Lavicci is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away. #SUB#
El Toro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
El Toro not doing much here.
#T2#
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Well, if El Toro 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.
Lavicci wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lavicci tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #T3#
Lavicci is in trouble now - El Toro has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro is really struggling to control Lavicci but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
Lavicci wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lavicci is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
Lavicci reaches up and holds on to El Toro to control the position.
Lavicci is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action. #T5#
El Toro seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Lavicci wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Lavicci is wriggling around trying to escape.
El Toro content just to control the position here.
Lavicci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
El Toro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lavicci has given up his back here. Will El Toro look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (8) vs (0) Lavicci#T7#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
El Toro avoiding Lavicci 's attempts to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T8##SUB#
Lavicci showing good submission defense here.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Lavicci from escaping the position.
Good control from El Toro.#T9#
Lavicci trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Lavicci's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
El Toro has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T10#
Lavicci trying to control the hands but El Toro won't let him.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
Lavicci can't escape the position.
#SUB#
El Toro working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Lavicci rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
#T11#
El Toro is trying to stick to Lavicci's back but Lavicci is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lavicci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (8) vs (2) Lavicci
Lavicci is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lavicci is one step ahead there.
Lavicci trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lavicci postures up.
#T12#
Lavicci tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro controls Lavicci momentarily but Lavicci frees himself. #SUB#
El Toro working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lavicci has passed into half guard!
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Lavicci is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.#T13#
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro is pressing down on Lavicci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro has his hands on Lavicci's head, controlling the position.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Lavicci showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro is trying to keep Lavicci in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pripyat. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (0) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Pripyat 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 El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pripyat wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.#T1#
El Toro is trying to control Pripyat's posture but Pripyat avoids it.
El Toro looks to move to half guard but instead Pripyat has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: El Toro (0) vs (6) Pripyat
El Toro is working to get back to half guard.
Pripyat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
El Toro regains half guard.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Nap or Tap, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Pripyat is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed El Toro to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pripyat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pripyat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pripyat wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#T3#
El Toro wants to control the position but Pripyat says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pripyat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pripyat wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Pripyat is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (0) vs (9) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to control but El Toro wriggling away. #T4#
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Pripyat goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Pripyat's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (9) Pripyat
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pripyat keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pripyat holds on and takes a little breather. #T5#
El Toro stands and throws Pripyat's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (9) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Pripyat tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Pripyat is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Pripyat tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away. #T7#
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom here.
Pripyat is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
El Toro trying to control the position but Pripyat is working away.
Pripyat is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked El Toro off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (5) vs (13) Pripyat
Pripyat is hanging on to El Toro's back as he tries to escape.
El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Pripyat is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. El Toro is defending well though. Pripyat let's go of the attempt for now.
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.#T9#
El Toro tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Pripyat with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Pripyat has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T10#
El Toro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pripyat controlling from the full mount.
El Toro wants to hold on but Pripyat pushes him away.
Pripyat looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Pripyat is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, El Toro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T11#
El Toro can't escape the position.
Pripyat content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and El Toro is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (13) Pripyat
El Toro 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. #T12#
El Toro passes Pripyat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pripyat is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Pripyat defending well.
Pripyat is trying is best to control the position here.
Pripyat is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pripyat avoid being mounted?#T13#
El Toro prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
El Toro works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (10) vs (13) Pripyat
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
El Toro is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pripyat is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T14#
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Pripyat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch goes for a double leg but El Toro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as El Toro continues to drive forward.#TD#
Hirsch has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed El Toro clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (4) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro wants to control his opponent's hands but Hirsch gets his hands free.
El Toro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
El Toro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Hirsch pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (7) vs (0) El Toro
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is controlling an arm, preventing Hirsch from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hirsch prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.#T1#
El Toro tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch wants to take his opponent's back but El Toro doesn't allow it.
El Toro has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (10) vs (0) El Toro
Hirsch has the hooks in. El Toro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control the hands but Hirsch breaks the grip. #T2#
Hirsch controlling well, preventing El Toro from escaping the position.
El Toro trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
El Toro tries to escape but Hirsch has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be El Toro right now.
Hirsch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Hirsch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
El Toro trying to control the hands but Hirsch breaks the grip.
I would not like to be El Toro right now.
El Toro trying to control the position but Hirsch manages to sink in the hooks.
Hirsch controls the position.#T4#
El Toro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
El Toro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hirsch looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hirsch jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (13) vs (0) El Toro#T5#
El Toro is trying to control Hirsch's posture but Hirsch avoids it.
Hirsch controls the position.
Hirsch working away.
Hirsch takes a little break here. El Toro wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hirsch tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs.
El Toro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (13) vs (2) El Toro#T6#
El Toro is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T7#
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (15) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass. #T8#
El Toro wants to hit a sweep here but Hirsch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for El Toro there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (18) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro is trying desperately to improve position.
El Toro tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch wants to control the pace but El Toro is squirming around nicely.
El Toro is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (21) vs (2) El Toro#T9#
Hirsch doesn't have the hooks in and El Toro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (21) vs (4) El Toro
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch is adopting a defensive guard.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hirsch holds on and takes a little breather.
Hirsch continues to stall.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T10#
El Toro won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.#T11#
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch trying to control the position here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hirsch 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: Hirsch (23) vs (4) El Toro
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
El Toro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hirsch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hirsch slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Hirsch is controlling the pace.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro won't allow Hirsch to pass to mount. #T14#
Hirsch prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Hirsch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hirsch is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
Harry Hirsch retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Harry Hirsch 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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Event:
CWC 292 - New York
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 26 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bok's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (0) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bok 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.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Bok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Toro pushes down on Bok's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is pressing down on Bok's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bok is holding on for now. #T1#
El Toro trying to control the action but Bok is working from the bottom.
El Toro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bok haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bok is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro wants to take a breather but Bok is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bok trying to control here.
Bok is trying to get back to full guard.
Bok wants to sweep but El Toro has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (0) vs (5) El Toro#T2#
Bok manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back.
Bok is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bok is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it.
Bok is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
El Toro is controlling Bok's position as best he can from this difficult position.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bok content to control rather than advance.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
El Toro trying to control but Bok postures up.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bok passes El Toro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bok tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T5#
El Toro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bok is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
El Toro trying to control the position.
El Toro 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.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Bok passes El Toro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bok stalling away here and it's allowed El Toro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
El Toro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (5) El Toro#T7#
El Toro stops Bok from passing to mount. #SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by El Toro, who protects the arm well.
Bok tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs. #T8#
Bok working away.
Bok is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T9#
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bok working away.
El Toro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bok looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Bok is sneakily working for an arm triangle but El Toro sees it coming and defends easily.#T10#
Bok trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
El Toro wants to improve his position but Bok is controlling well.
El Toro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bok wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bok manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (5) vs (7) El Toro#T11#
Bok wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and El Toro is now in half guard.
Bok wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Bok defends it.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Bok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro prevents Bok from improving his position.
El Toro trying to control the pace. #T12#
El Toro is thwarting Bok's attempts to control the position.
Bok is looking to improve his position.
El Toro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bok is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Bok trying to control from the bottom.
El Toro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bok! Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (5) vs (10) El Toro
El Toro looking to control but Bok is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bok is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Bok regains half guard.
Bok gets full guard.
El Toro preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Bok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Bok keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bok wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 10 to 5.
Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Toro is defended easily by Nielsen.#TD#
El Toro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nielsen! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (4) vs (0) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to improve position but can't.
Nielsen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro taking a breather here.
El Toro working away.
Nielsen sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
El Toro wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (7) vs (0) Nielsen
El Toro trying to control the position but Nielsen is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nielsen wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro trying to control the action but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Nielsen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nielsen works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Nielsen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nielsen controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.#T3#
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Nielsen is keeping the position.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (2) Nielsen
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Nielsen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nielsen works his way back into a safe position though.
El Toro is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.#T4#
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Nielsen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (9) vs (2) Nielsen#T5#
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nielsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
El Toro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nielsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nielsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nielsen! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (9) vs (6) Nielsen
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Nielsen tries to advance to mount but can't.
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
Nielsen trying to control the position but El Toro is working away.
Nielsen working away.
Nielsen trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nielsen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7##SUB2#
Nielsen tries for a kimura but El Toro is defending well.
El Toro tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen wants to control for a moment but El Toro uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position. #SUB2#
Nielsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Toro is not content to let Nielsen control the position.#T8#
El Toro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. El Toro is keeping the position for now.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #T9##SUB#
El Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nielsen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Nielsen trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nielsen sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. El Toro doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Nielsen paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from El Toro - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 275
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 5 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in and gets a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro 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. #T1#
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hozdic is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hozdic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hozdic is controlling El Toro's posture.
El Toro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Hozdic controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Hozdic
El Toro trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro is staying tight to Hozdic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Toro'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.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Hozdic seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
Hozdic is looking to reverse the position.
Hozdic keeps trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Hozdic is looking for a sweep.#T8#
El Toro 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 Hozdic's shoulder. That is not cool.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Hozdic tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.#T9#
El Toro controlling from side mount.
El Toro wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is trying to get back to half guard.#T10#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hozdic keeps working.
Hozdic is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
Hozdic tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
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.
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face as El Toro controls the position.
Hozdic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
El Toro wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hozdic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T12#
El Toro in the domination position with Hozdic hanging on.
Hozdic is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
Hozdic struggling a bit here.#T13#
Hozdic seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
El Toro working away.#T14#
Hozdic manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (5) vs (4) Hozdic
El Toro holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
El Toro trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic is looking to pass El Toro's guard but actually El Toro recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (7) vs (4) Hozdic
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dragan Hozdic spoke after the fight, saying 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
CWC 267
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 27 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Sparxx bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (0) El Toro
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #SUB#
Sparxx goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, El Toro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sparxx but great work by El Toro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) El Toro
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
It looks like El Toro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
Sparxx tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
Sparxx tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro slows the pace down.
El Toro working away.#T3#
El Toro trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Sparxx stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Sparxx can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro taking a breather here.
El Toro trying to control the position but Sparxx is working away. #T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sparxx gets back to half guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Sparxx won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Sparxx definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T7#
Sparxx wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is pressing down on El Toro's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T8##SUB#
Sparxx looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! El Toro has picked Sparxx up and slammed him! Sparxx can't keep hold of the triangle and El Toro manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (7) El Toro
El Toro slows the pace down.
Sparxx is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Sparxx is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Sparxx being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.
El Toro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Sparxx is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
Sparxx is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparxx struggling a bit here.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.#T11#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working.
El Toro is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparxx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sparxx is trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy. #T12#
Sparxx sneaks back into half guard.
El Toro passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (4) vs (10) El Toro
Sparxx is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
Sparxx wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.#T13#
Sparxx tries to improve his position but instead El Toro has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (4) vs (13) El Toro
Sparxx can't escape the position.
El Toro not allowing Sparxx to control his hands.
Sparxx tries to break free.
Sparxx trying to control the hands but El Toro won't let him.
I would not like to be Sparxx right now.
#T14#
Let's hope that El Toro 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.
Sparxx looking very determined here, making life difficult for El Toro.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 13 to 4.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tyrone Sparxx was interviewed post fight and said 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says El Toro as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hirsch enables El Toro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hirsch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) El Toro
Hirsch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hirsch seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Hirsch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Toro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Toro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hirsch is looking to sweep but instead, El Toro has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
El Toro not doing much here.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
Hirsch is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?#T2#
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Hirsch defending well.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hirsch trying to hold on to El Toro's head to control him but El Toro postures up.
Hirsch controlling the position well. #T3#
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hirsch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Toro is working away from the top position though.
El Toro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Hirsch won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position. #T5#
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Hirsch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
El Toro is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hirsch looking for submissions from the bottom but instead El Toro passes into half guard.
Hirsch trying to control here.
#T6#
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.
Hirsch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Hirsch is working hard here to advance position.
Hirsch slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hirsch has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro slows the pace down. #T8#
Hirsch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (2) vs (9) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro looking for the choke but no joy.
El Toro gets his hands free as Hirsch looks to control.
El Toro keeps control of the position as Hirsch tries to break free.
El Toro doesn't have the hooks in and Hirsch manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (9) El Toro#T9#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch 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. #T10#
Hirsch trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro has Hirsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Hirsch forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Hirsch is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hirsch is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
Hirsch wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T12#
El Toro is controlling Hirsch's trapped leg to prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
El Toro is staying active underneath Hirsch, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T13#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Hirsch is controlling well.
Hirsch is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
Hirsch stalling. #SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a kimura here.
Hirsch is taking a breather. El Toro 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.#T14#
El Toro trying to hold on to Hirsch's head to control him but Hirsch postures up.
#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hirsch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 9 to 4.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 258
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) El Toro
Lo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lo is doing well to control the position and prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Well, if El Toro 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if El Toro 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.
#T1#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
El Toro is trying to control. Lo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
El Toro controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Well, if El Toro 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.
It looks like El Toro 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.#T5#
El Toro passes into side control, despite Lo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) El Toro
El Toro wants to take a breather but Lo manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for El Toro.
Lo is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.#T6#
El Toro preventing the sweep.
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.
Lo keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro is fighting to break Lo's control of his arms but Lo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lo wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment. #T7#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Lo trying to control the position.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
El Toro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Lo keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T9#
El Toro pushes down on Lo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it.
El Toro content to control rather than advance. #T10#
El Toro is continuing to stall.#T11#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
El Toro content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Lo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.
El Toro is still trying to improve position.
El Toro 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. #T13#
Lo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lo is controlling El Toro's posture.#T14#
Lo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but El Toro puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 5 to 0.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 256
Date: Aug 22, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Blood gets caught napping as El Toro dives in and scores a takedown. Blood manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Blood
Blood keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Blood looking to control.
Blood has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Blood
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Blood manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Blood
Blood seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blood wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Blood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Blood lying in El Toro's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. El Toro decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Blood taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galtero El Toro!
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Fray Tormenta!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Tormenta shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
El Toro is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Tormenta wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tormenta seems to be working for a kimura but El Toro defends the submission attempt.
El Toro keeping hold of Tormenta's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Tormenta looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
El Toro is defending against the submission attempts here by Tormenta.
Tormenta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Tormenta wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at AREA 51, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Still in half guard, Tormenta seems content to control.
Tormenta trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tormenta is working away from the top position though.
Tormenta is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and El Toro reverses the position - he's now on top in Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Tormenta
Tormenta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (4) Tormenta#T3#
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro is trying to keep Tormenta in close.
Tormenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Tormenta 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.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tormenta is still trying to improve position.
Tormenta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (4) Tormenta#SUB2#
Tormenta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. El Toro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Tormenta wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta wants to control but El Toro passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Tormenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Tormenta is controlling El Toro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tormenta tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro prevents Tormenta from improving his position.#T7#
Tormenta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tormenta.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Tormenta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tormenta is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T8#
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tormenta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tormenta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9##SUB2#
Tormenta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tormenta wants to hit a sweep here but El Toro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tormenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (7) vs (4) Tormenta
Tormenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta stops El Toro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Tormenta tries to hold on but El Toro postures up.#T10#
El Toro manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tormenta to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (10) vs (4) Tormenta
Tormenta can't escape the position.
El Toro gets his hands free as Tormenta looks to control.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Tormenta from escaping the position.
Tormenta wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
Tormenta is in bad spot here.
#T11#
El Toro is trying to stick to Tormenta's back but Tormenta is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tormenta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (10) vs (6) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Tormenta looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (12) vs (6) Tormenta
El Toro is fighting to break Tormenta's control of his arms but Tormenta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Tormenta's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tormenta working a defensive guard here.
Tormenta wants to improve his position but instead El Toro has moved into half guard.
Tormenta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T13#
Tormenta wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
Tormenta is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (15) vs (6) Tormenta
Tormenta tries to lock up and control but El Toro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tormenta 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.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Tormenta is defending well.
Tormenta wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Tormenta is working away.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tormenta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tormenta is looking to get back to full guard here but El Toro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (18) vs (6) Tormenta
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta is looking for a sweep.
El Toro trying to control the action but Tormenta is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 235
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Torres has closed the distance and engaged El Toro in a clinch.
#TD#
El Toro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Torres uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Torres has gone for a leg lock! El Toro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Torres
El Toro won't allow Torres to sweep him here.
Torres pulls El Toro in to control the position.
Let's hope that Torres 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Torres is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
El Toro advances to half guard. #T2#
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
El Toro wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T3#
El Toro controlling the action here. #T4#
El Toro has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
#T5##SUB2#
Torres actively working from the bottom here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Torres trying to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Torres is trying to control but El Toro manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (0) Torres
Torres wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (8) vs (0) Torres
El Toro just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Torres is really stuck here.
#T8#
El Toro is riding his opponent, not letting Torres buck him off.
This is a sustained period of stalling by El Toro.
El Toro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres can't escape the position.
El Toro 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.
#T9#
El Toro continues to hold on tight.
Torres is really stuck here.
El Toro is not going to allow Torres to sit and survive in this position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Torres tries to escape but El Toro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Torres trying to control the hands but El Toro breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Torres turns into El Toro and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (8) vs (2) Torres#T11#
Torres wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
Torres slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (5) Torres
El Toro is not content to let Torres control the position.
El Toro tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position. #T12#
El Toro regains half guard.
Torres moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (8) Torres
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T13#
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, El Toro has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Torres but great work by El Toro. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (12) vs (8) Torres
El Toro wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T14#
El Toro is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
A lull in the action here as El Toro stalls from top position.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
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 5 wins and 1 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 3 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
El Toro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
El Toro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hozdic is working for takedown but El Toro is calmly controlling the position for now.
El Toro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hozdic prevents it.
El Toro tries for a takedown but Hozdic manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
El Toro has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hozdic is trying to keep an underhook but El Toro manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Hozdic
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro trying to control the action but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
El Toro performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hozdic holds on and takes a little breather.
El Toro 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.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hozdic looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
El Toro trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Hozdic controlling El Toro's posture.
Hozdic can't keep his opponent in guard - El Toro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.#T5##SUB#
El Toro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hozdic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hozdic regains full guard. Nicely done.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (2) vs (4) Hozdic
Hozdic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.#T6#
El Toro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hozdic content just to control the position here.
El Toro is trying to escape the mount.
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hozdic wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T7#
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
El Toro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hozdic looking to control and managing it successfully.
El Toro working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Hozdic controlling his opponent.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
El Toro is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.#T9#
El Toro tries to hold on but Hozdic pushes him away.
Hozdic prevents El Toro from getting the reversal.
Hozdic moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (2) vs (7) Hozdic#T10#
Hozdic controls the action.
El Toro wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
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.
El Toro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
El Toro is really stuck here.
#T11##SUB2#
Hozdic working for the choke.
Hozdic controls the action.
El Toro controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Hozdic controlling the position well here. El Toro rolled but Hozdic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T12#
El Toro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
El Toro trying to control the hands but Hozdic won't let him.
Hozdic trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure El Toro doesn't escape.
El Toro wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free. #T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
Hozdic looking to hold on to the position here but El Toro rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Hozdic pushing down on El Toro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
El Toro gets full guard.#T14#
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic forces his way into half guard.
Hozdic is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 7 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
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 4 wins and 1 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jackson shoots in but El Toro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into El Toro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson 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.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Jackson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson wants to hit a sweep here but El Toro passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jackson there! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Jackson#T1#
El Toro wants to take his opponent's back but Jackson doesn't allow it.
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson tries to control El Toro's body but El Toro pushes him off. Jackson squirms to his side and now El Toro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (8) vs (2) Jackson
Jackson wants to escape the position.
El Toro 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#
El Toro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jackson wants to escape the position.
Jackson trying to control but not successfully. #T3#
El Toro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
#T4#
El Toro is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by El Toro.
Jackson tries to escape but El Toro has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Jackson just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
El Toro controlling the position well here. Jackson rolled but El Toro kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but El Toro keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Jackson right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
#T6#
El Toro avoiding Jackson 's attempts to control his hands.
Jackson biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
El Toro gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
Jackson is trying to break free.
#T7#
El Toro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jackson is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Jackson tries to break free.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
El Toro keeps control of the position as Jackson tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jackson tries to roll but El Toro sticks to his back.
Jackson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
El Toro controlling well, preventing Jackson from escaping the position.
Jackson just trying to survive but El Toro is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T9#
El Toro is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
El Toro biding his time, controlling Jackson.
Jackson trying to control the action but El Toro just sinks the hooks in.
Good control from El Toro.#T10#
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson wants to control his opponent's hands but El Toro gets his hands free.
El Toro really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jackson.#T11#
Jackson is in bad spot here.
Jackson is still trying to improve position.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
El Toro gets his hands free as Jackson looks to control.
I really don't envy Jackson right now.
Jackson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
El Toro is trying to stick to Jackson's back but Jackson is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jackson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (8) vs (4) Jackson
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T13#
Jackson stays in close to El Toro's body and controls the position.
El Toro controlling the position.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Jackson is pushing down on El Toro's leg trying to pass to half guard. El Toro is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.#T14#
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Galtero El Toro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 13 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
El Toro drives through with a takedown into Coe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (0) Coe#SUB2#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
Coe is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
Coe controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Toro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Coe is controlling El Toro's posture.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Coe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Coe
Coe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe is looking to advance position but El Toro has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: El Toro (6) vs (2) Coe
El Toro is trying to take his opponent's back.
Coe is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
El Toro controlling from mount.
El Toro trying to control but Coe is having none of it. #T3#
Coe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Coe is looking to get to half guard.
El Toro fails to move to back 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.
El Toro controlling the position easily from mount.
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5#
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.
Coe gets back to half guard.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Coe has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T6#
El Toro controlling the action here.
Coe is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Coe is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Coe wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (9) vs (2) Coe
El Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Coe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (12) vs (2) Coe
Coe tries to break free.
El Toro controls the position.
Coe trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8##SUB#
El Toro looking for the choke from the back.
Coe can't escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - El Toro's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Coe right now.
El Toro doesn't have the hooks in and Coe manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (12) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Coe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Coe content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Coe 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.
Coe trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Coe wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Coe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and El Toro dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (14) vs (4) Coe
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now.
El Toro trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom. #T11#
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Coe.#T12#
El Toro trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
El Toro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Coe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro'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.
El Toro preventing the sweep. #T13#
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Coe keeps moving.
Coe is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up. #T14#
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (17) vs (4) Coe
Coe is looking to reverse the position.
Coe gets back to half guard.
Coe trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Coe gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Our winner, Galtero El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
El Toro has closed the distance and engaged Galanos in a clinch.
#TD2#
El Toro successfully pulls guard.
Galanos sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galanos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Galanos 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.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Galanos wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Galanos controlling from the top position.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Galanos tries to pass. #T2#
Galanos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galanos controls the pace.#T3#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galanos won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Galanos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Galanos trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Galanos is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Galanos wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Galanos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galanos seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
El Toro has control of Galanos's left arm, preventing Galanos from doing any damage.
Galanos wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T7#
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
Galanos wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet. #T8#
Galanos is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro working a defensive guard but Galanos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Galanos (3) vs (0) El Toro
Galanos 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 El Toro's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
El Toro is not content to let Galanos control the position.
El Toro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Galanos trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Galanos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Galanos wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
El Toro is being controlled here.
El Toro is not content to let Galanos control the position. #T11#
Galanos tries to move into full mount but can't pass El Toro's legs.
Galanos working away.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working. #T12#
Galanos tries to move to mount but El Toro blocks the move with his legs.
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro is not content to let Galanos control the position.
El Toro looks to move to half guard but instead Galanos has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Galanos (5) vs (0) El Toro#T13#
El Toro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro is looking to get to half guard.
Galanos wants to take El Toro's back here but El Toro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Galanos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Galanos avoids the attempt from El Toro to control.#T14#
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
El Toro prevents Galanos from taking his back.
Galanos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A very excited looking Hero Galanos 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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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Andy Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Shifter moves into the clinch.#TD#
Shifter pulls guard.
Shifter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that El Toro has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
El Toro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shifter is looking to sweep but instead, El Toro has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Shifter is looking to get back to full guard here but El Toro has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (3) El Toro#T1#
El Toro wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position.
Shifter is not content to let El Toro control the position. #T2#
Shifter tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
El Toro wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
El Toro controlling from side mount. #T3#
Shifter is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
El Toro trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Shifter can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T5#
El Toro wants to control for a moment but Shifter uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Shifter preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Shifter is trying to control but El Toro passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (6) El Toro#T6#
El Toro controlling the position.
Shifter is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
El Toro in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T7#
El Toro wants to control but Shifter is keeping him busy.
Shifter is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Shifter seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
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.
Shifter struggling a bit here.
Shifter seems a little lost for a moment, as El Toro dominates the positioning.
El Toro trying to control the position but Shifter is working away.
El Toro controls the position from side control.#T9#
Shifter is trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Shifter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T10#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shifter keeps working.
Shifter tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T11#
Shifter is working hard here to advance position.
Shifter struggling a bit here.
Shifter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shifter is being controlled here.
Shifter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.#T12#
El Toro is pressing down on Shifter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shifter is holding on for now.
Shifter is looking to control El Toro's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shifter avoid being mounted?
El Toro passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (0) vs (9) El Toro
Shifter stops El Toro from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T13#
El Toro prevents Shifter from getting the reversal.
El Toro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shifter tries to lock up and control but El Toro gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shifter is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Shifter wants to control but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro avoids the attempt from Shifter to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 9 to 0.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gelfen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. El Toro is trying to defend but Gelfen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: El Toro (0) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gelfen trying to advance position but El Toro counters by regaining guard.
Gelfen wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gelfen has gone for a leg lock! El Toro slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gelfen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (2) vs (2) Gelfen#T1##SUB2#
Gelfen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gelfen keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (5) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen wants to control but El Toro postures up.#T2#
Gelfen tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
El Toro 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.
Gelfen can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as El Toro stalls from top position.
Gelfen is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
El Toro trying to control the action but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelfen wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Gelfen is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
El Toro slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Gelfen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
El Toro trying to control the position but Gelfen is working away.
Gelfen wants to control but El Toro postures up.
Gelfen gets back to half guard.
Gelfen wants to get back to full guard but El Toro has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (8) vs (2) Gelfen#T5#
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gelfen is desperately trying to improve his position but El Toro has a good base and remains in mount.
Gelfen tries to control El Toro's body but El Toro pushes him off. Gelfen squirms to his side and now El Toro has his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (11) vs (2) Gelfen
Gelfen prevents El Toro from getting a body triangle.
Gelfen tries to break free.
Gelfen trying to control the hands but El Toro breaks the grip.
Gelfen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
El Toro tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Gelfen is squirming around, avoiding El Toro's attempts to control the action.
Gelfen is working to get back to half guard.
Gelfen is still trying to improve position.
Gelfen tries to control the position but El Toro now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (14) vs (2) Gelfen
El Toro is not going to allow Gelfen to sit and survive in this position.
Gelfen breaks El Toro's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (14) vs (4) Gelfen
My spies in King's Cross MMA inform me that Gelfen has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T7#
El Toro trying to control the position here.
Gelfen slips nicely into half guard.
Gelfen trying to control from half guard but El Toro is working away. #SUB2#
Gelfen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Gelfen is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gelfen.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Gelfen is trying to control. El Toro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gelfen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
El Toro is staying active underneath Gelfen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Toro preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gelfen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Toro is just riding it out for now. Gelfen eventually gives up the hold. #T10#
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Gelfen is looking for a kimura but El Toro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gelfen to get the leverage. #T11#
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Gelfen sits in half guard.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but El Toro defending well.
Gelfen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (14) vs (7) Gelfen#SUB2#
Gelfen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… El Toro turns into him and now he's in Gelfen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (16) vs (7) Gelfen#SUB2#
Gelfen working for submissions but it's allowed El Toro to get to half guard.
#T12#
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (19) vs (7) Gelfen
El Toro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gelfen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: El Toro (22) vs (7) Gelfen
El Toro wants to control but Gelfen is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gelfen trying to control the hands but El Toro breaks the grip. #T13#
El Toro 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.
Gelfen tries to roll but El Toro sticks to his back.
El Toro is trying to stick to Gelfen's back but Gelfen is turning into El Toro. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in El Toro's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gelfen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (22) vs (9) Gelfen
Gelfen sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro pulls Gelfen in close to prevent any damage.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
Gelfen trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro has his hands on Gelfen's head, controlling the position. #T14#
Gelfen trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Gelfen tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily.
Gelfen looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. El Toro sprawls well.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
El Toro gets a clinch.
Diesel 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.#TD2#
El Toro jumps guard.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
El Toro has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel 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. #T3#
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Toro is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel 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. #T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Diesel wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
Diesel is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.#T8#
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Diesel prevents El Toro from improving his position.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now. #T11#
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T12#
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Diesel trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 2 to 0.
Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
ENIGMA 5
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
McCarty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. El Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
El Toro throws a head kick but McCarty moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from McCarty misses the target.
McCarty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCarty is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCarty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - McCarty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Toro avoids the body shot from McCarty.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by El Toro.
El Toro feints the counter takedown.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! El Toro has knocked McCarty down with a huge combo! El Toro steps away and waves a wobbly McCarty back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#McCarty is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh McCarty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarty misses with a body shot.
El Toro shoots in but no luck this time.
McCarty seems to have got his legs back now.
McCarty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and El Toro counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCarty misses the shot to the body.
El Toro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCarty connects with a good right hand that stumbles El Toro. El Toro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCarty misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and El Toro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCarty's guard.#T1#
McCarty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
McCarty throws a big elbow that misses.
McCarty lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing McCarty from controlling successfully.
El Toro working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCarty.
El Toro scores with a nice shot.
McCarty trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarty in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarty looking to sit in guard and control but El Toro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarty is retaining full guard. #T2#
McCarty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCarty keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro scoring with some ground and pound.
El Toro advances to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
McCarty wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galtero El Toro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Toro slips a straight right by McCarty.
El Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro is looking to clinch but McCarty is avoiding it.
El Toro fails in his attempt to clinch.
McCarty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
El Toro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Toro jumps guard but McCarty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
McCarty breaks the clinch.
Galtero El Toro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCarty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro.
El Toro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
El Toro closes the distance and pushes McCarty back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on McCarty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McCarty misses with the head strike.
El Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
McCarty misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCarty throws a head punch that misses.
McCarty stops a takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro goes for a takedown attempt but McCarty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Darren McCarty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
McCarty misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCarty throws a shot to the body.
#KD2#
El Toro lands a big head kick that sends McCarty tumbling to the mat! El Toro takes a step backwards and waves McCarty back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCarty scores with a hook to the body. El Toro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Toro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
El Toro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCarty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Toro.
McCarty thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Toro tries to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
McCarty misses with a few strikes there.
El Toro avoids the body shot from McCarty.
El Toro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarty.
McCarty swings for the body but El Toro moves out of range.
#CL2#
El Toro closes the distance and pushes McCarty back into the cage.
McCarty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Toro wants a takedown.
#BC#
McCarty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from El Toro.
El Toro wants to clinch.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. McCarty tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCarty manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarty lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCarty blocks a head kick by El Toro.
McCarty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
El Toro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
Darren McCarty is winning the standup battle so far.
McCarty missing with a left hand there. El Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarty cracks El Toro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCarty sprawls well. McCarty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
McCarty lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
McCarty sends El Toro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCarty is motioning to the referee to let El Toro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#El Toro is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarty lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren McCarty! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 3
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown but Pearson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Toro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Pearson rushes El Toro and presses him up against the cage.
Pearson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Toro jumps guard but Pearson stands there with El Toro around his waist. El Toro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
El Toro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pearson was covering up waiting for the punch and El Toro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
El Toro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pearson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now El Toro has Pearson in his guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro pulls Pearson in to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Pearson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pearson content to stall in guard here.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pearson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
El Toro has his foot on Pearson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pearson works his way back into a safe position though.
Pearson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pearson looking to pass the guard.
El Toro is trying to keep Pearson in close.
Pearson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Toro connects with a nice short shot to Pearson's temple.
El Toro trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Pearson defending well. #SUB2#
El Toro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Galtero El Toro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pearson moves in looking to clinch but El Toro pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from El Toro.
El Toro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson stuffs the takedown attempt from El Toro. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
El Toro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown but Pearson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing El Toro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pearson's waist but Pearson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Toro off to one side.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.#T1#
Pearson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as El Toro backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.#TD2#
El Toro gets the takedown into side control.
Pearson sneaks out the side door and pushes El Toro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Norman Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Toro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
El Toro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pearson throws a big counter combination but El Toro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
El Toro moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
El Toro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
El Toro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Toro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pearson walks away with a smile on his face. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
El Toro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
El Toro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pearson quickly recovers to half guard.
El Toro trying to control the action but Pearson is working from the bottom.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norman Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galtero El Toro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##TD2#
El Toro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pearson's guard.
El Toro trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Toro.
Pearson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pearson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Galtero El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pearson wants to stand and escape but El Toro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pearson as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but El Toro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Toro throws a lazy head kick
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
El Toro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Pearson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
El Toro is working for takedown but Pearson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Norman Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
Pearson stops a takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pearson's efforts to push away.#BC#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2##TD#
El Toro gets caught flat footed, as Pearson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Pearson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro has a closed guard, preventing Pearson from standing up.
Pearson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pearson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro is trying to keep Pearson in close.
#SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Pearson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pearson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pearson!
After winning the bout, Norman Pearson 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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Event:
ENIGMA 2
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
El Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. El Toro showed some decent athleticism there.
El Toro is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burns keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
El Toro prevents Burns from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Burns is defending well.
El Toro is trying to control. Burns wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burns is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
El Toro wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.
Burns avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Burns defends it.
El Toro lands strikes from half guard.
Burns wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.
El Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
El Toro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
El Toro is trying to work for a kimura but Burns is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Burns is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burns trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Burns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Toro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
El Toro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
El Toro tries to clinch but Burns moves out of range. #CL2#
Burns rushes El Toro and presses him up against the cage.
Burns throws an elbow that misses.
Burns softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
El Toro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Toro is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
El Toro breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - El Toro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
El Toro swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.#T1#
Burns throws a hook but El Toro avoids it easily.
Burns fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
El Toro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
El Toro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burns has one foot on El Toro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Connor Mac Burns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Toro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
El Toro wants to clinch up but Burns keeps it at a distance.
El Toro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns connects with a body shot.
El Toro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burns jabs at El Toro's body.#T2#
Burns dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burns has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Burns connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between El Toro's hands.
El Toro moves away from the strike by Burns.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Burns as he connects with a hook.
A head kick by El Toro misses
and El Toro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Burns tries to sprawl but El Toro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Burns tries to regain full guard. Instead though, El Toro has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Burns is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor Mac Burns showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by El Toro.
Burns explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #TD#
El Toro dives in and scores a takedown into Burns's guard.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burns's head.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro is in close to Burns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
El Toro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Burns is keeping the position.#T1#
Burns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns has momentary wrist control but El Toro slips an elbow through the middle.
El Toro stops Burns from standing up.
Burns is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.
Burns utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Burns looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burns controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
El Toro ducks under a wild hook from Burns.
El Toro fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
El Toro has closed the distance and engaged Burns in a clinch.
Burns working El Toro over with knees to the body.#BC#
El Toro manages to break the clinch.
El Toro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burns swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burns throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
so El Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burns is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galtero El Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think El Toro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
JAG Point vs Cole
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
El Toro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Xe ducks down to avoid it.
El Toro throws the left hand but Xe avoids the punch easily.
El Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Xe.
Xe throws a body shot but no joy.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.#TD2#
El Toro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xe is trying to get back to full guard.
Xe is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Xe won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Xe tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg. #SUB#
Xe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
El Toro is trying to work for a kimura but Xe is defending well.
Xe tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro throwing shots but Xe is blocking nicely.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro throws a strike but Xe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
El Toro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Xe is keeping the position.
Xe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Xe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. El Toro is aware though and is defending well.
El Toro postures up in Xe's guard and throws a big left but Xe blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Toro's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Xe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. El Toro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. El Toro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
El Toro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Xe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Xe is keeping the position.
Xe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro working some strikes from top position.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xe is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Xe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Toro works over Xe with some ground and pound from guard.
El Toro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Xe.
El Toro advances to half guard. #T4#
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but Xe defends it.
El Toro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
El Toro winds up and cracks Xe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xe manages to get to full guard.
El Toro stands up over Xe, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells El Toro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Xe is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
That's time! Xe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
El Toro misses with an uppercut.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
El Toro throws a hook but Xe blocks it.
Xe feinted with a counter takedown.
Xe blocks a jab.
It looked like Xe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xe lands a jab to El Toro's midsection.
El Toro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Toro misses with a looping left.
El Toro ducks under a wild hook from Xe.
Xe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xe throws out a loose jab but El Toro uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Xe closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro blocking some punches.
El Toro blocking some punches.
El Toro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Toro works on Xe's body with a couple of short punches.
El Toro scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
El Toro goes for a takedown attempt but Xe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro throws a big shot that misses.
Xe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Toro at a distance.
El Toro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xe's hands.
El Toro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xe.
Xe slips under a jab from El Toro.
A decent looking cross lands there for El Toro.
El Toro slips a jab from Xe.
Xe looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
Xe scores with a jab. El Toro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Xe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Professor Xe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Xe.
El Toro steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Xe.#TD2#
El Toro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Toro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Galtero El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Xe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Toro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xe works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Xe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Toro trying to control but Xe is working from the bottom.
El Toro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
El Toro working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Xe wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
El Toro landing with the ground and pound.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Xe keeps moving.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Xe is retaining full guard.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Xe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but El Toro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
El Toro is working Xe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
El Toro is looking to pass into half guard but Xe pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Xe is in guard.#REVR#
El Toro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
El Toro trying to control but Xe is working from the bottom.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
El Toro content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Xe has locked up a guillotine! Xe's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? El Toro is holding on here and Xe must be using up a lot of energy. El Toro has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Xe gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Professor Xe!
A victorious Professor Xe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
FNF Carnage II
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
El Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro slips under a jab.
McStoner scores with a jab to the body.
McStoner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McStoner walks into a straight right hand from El Toro.
El Toro moves away from the strike by McStoner.
McStoner looks to land a right hand but El Toro moved out of range.
El Toro moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
El Toro gets a clinch.
McStoner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
El Toro can't find room to land a body shot as McStoner controls the action.
El Toro misses with a hook to the ribs.
McStoner working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStoner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McStoner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Toro backwards.
El Toro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McStoner misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
McStoner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
El Toro closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - El Toro lands in his opponent's guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but McStoner keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but McStoner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McStoner won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
El Toro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McStoner taking some punishment here, with El Toro in his half guard.
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but McStoner defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Toro lands a nice short elbow.
El Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McStoner!
El Toro raining down hammerfists from mount.
El Toro lands a couple of good shots and McStoner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner wants to escape the position.
El Toro throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
McStoner covering up well under a series of strikes from El Toro.
El Toro trying to control momentarily.
McStoner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T3#
El Toro scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
El Toro keeps control of the position as McStoner tries to break free.
El Toro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
El Toro landing with strikes.
El Toro is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC#
McStoner is rocked!#SUB#
McStoner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from El Toro. #SUB#
McStoner showing good submission defense here.
El Toro is loading up with his shots from the back and McStoner is in big trouble! McStoner taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
Our winner, Galtero El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
JAG III
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Jones digs a good hook to El Toro's body.
Jones throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a lovely overhand right.
El Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Toro off to one side.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks El Toro off balance momentarily.
El Toro moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. El Toro pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
El Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones misses with a hook
#CL#
and El Toro counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by El Toro.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
El Toro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by El Toro.
#BC2#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on El Toro's shoulder, as El Toro tries to avoid the shot.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
El Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
El Toro dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on El Toro's head and hops out.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro.
El Toro slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones with a jab.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
El Toro dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Jones throws a low kick, looking for El Toro's leg but El Toro calmly moves out of range.
El Toro drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
El Toro scores with a nice strike.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from El Toro.
It looks like El Toro has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Toro tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jones manages to circle out of the way.
El Toro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro moves away.
El Toro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.#TD#
El Toro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jones is trying to defend but El Toro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
El Toro is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from El Toro.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time El Toro.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Jones will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there #TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Jones keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Jones has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones pulls El Toro in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro passes into half guard.
Jones has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
El Toro with the ground and pound but Jones uses the opportunity to regain guard.
El Toro chips away with some ground and pound.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
El Toro looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
#SUB#
El Toro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into half guard.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro gets full guard.#T3#
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro is trying to keep Jones in close.
#SUB#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
El Toro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jones uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Toro tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
El Toro is working hard here to advance position.#SU2#
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders El Toro to his feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. El Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Toro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. El Toro shrugs it off though.
El Toro misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as El Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones is pulling down on El Toro's head. It's preventing any offense from El Toro, at least for the moment.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard. #T1#
Jones wants to stand but El Toro is controlling the position.
Jones is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
El Toro postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Jones keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
El Toro cracks Jones with a good jab.
Bubba Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but El Toro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Jones.
El Toro tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro slips under a jab from Jones.#T2#
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
El Toro fails to land the takedown.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by El Toro.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
El Toro with a hook.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from El Toro.
El Toro throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
El Toro blocks a jab.
El Toro lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
#T3#
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
El Toro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones moves out of range as El Toro strikes.
El Toro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but El Toro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Jones misses.
El Toro seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
El Toro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by El Toro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. El Toro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones missing with a left hand there. El Toro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
El Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but El Toro circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
El Toro misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for El Toro.#T4#
A low kick from Jones misses #TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by El Toro.
El Toro cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks El Toro politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. El Toro prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
El Toro laying and praying for a moment but Jones takes advantage and regains half guard.
El Toro passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jones!
El Toro dominating with strikes here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Galtero El Toro.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Bubba Jones!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Bubba Jones!
Bubba Jones wins by split decision!
Bubba Jones really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
El Toro circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Toro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Raper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raper connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raper throws a wild body kick that El Toro sees coming a mile off.
Raper throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck El Toro on the side of the head. #KD#
Raper lands a left and a right that send El Toro crashing to the mat, dazed. Raper thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Raper sends El Toro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Raper is motioning to the referee to let El Toro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
El Toro is rocked!
Raper fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
El Toro is still on wobbly legs! Can Raper finish him?
El Toro looks winded!
Raper connects with a stiff jab that staggers El Toro - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Biff Raper 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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Event:
Skrap Fights 99
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
El Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mircea.
A slow jab from El Toro misses its intended target.
El Toro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mircea defends well and El Toro ends up having to push Mircea into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
El Toro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
El Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mircea misses with a body punch
and El Toro counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A cross from El Toro lands.#TD#
El Toro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Mircea is working away.
El Toro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
El Toro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
El Toro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
El Toro is pressing down on Mircea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mircea is holding on for now.
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Mircea is working away.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Mircea defends it.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Toro throws a strike but Mircea avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the 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.
El Toro stands up over Mircea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Mircea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mircea avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mircea is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
El Toro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mircea stacks El Toro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mircea!
El Toro tries to bench press Mircea off him but Mircea keeps the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mircea looking to control but instead El Toro has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
El Toro looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mircea is defending well. El Toro quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mircea has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! El Toro celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Galtero El Toro!
During a confident post fight interview, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 90
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
El Toro stuns Mailic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
El Toro goes for a double leg but Mailic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Mailic continues to drive forward.
Mailic scores with a one two! El Toro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
El Toro lands a jab to the nose.
Mailic misses with a combination
#TD#
and El Toro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by El Toro.
Mailic wants to stand but El Toro is controlling the position.
El Toro pushes down on Mailic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
El Toro trying to control the action but Mailic is working from the bottom.
Mailic is looking to escape.
Mailic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mailic defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro working Mailic over with strikes. #T1#
El Toro is looking to advance position but Mailic won't allow it.
Mailic is trying to stand back up but El Toro is controlling him
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Mailic defending well.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Mailic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Toro lands a nice short elbow.
Mailic wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
El Toro is working for a kimura but Mailic is defending it quite comfortably.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Mailic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps 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.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Toro connects with a nice short shot to Mailic's temple.
El Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
El Toro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mailic is trying to stand up here but El Toro is controlling him well.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
El Toro is stalling here. Mailic is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mailic has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
El Toro wants to control but Mailic postures up.
El Toro regains half guard.
Mailic seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
El Toro is looking to control Mailic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can El Toro avoid being mounted?#SUB#
El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mailic pulls his head out easily. #T3#
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mailic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under El Toro.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
Mailic wants to get up but he can't break El Toro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
El Toro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mailic wants to stand but El Toro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mailic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Mailic - just one landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Mailic ducks down to avoid it.
Mailic tries to counter with a clinch but El Toro shakes him off and moves away.
Mailic misses with a looping right.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mailic is quick to defend against it.
Mailic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mailic misses with a straight right.
Mailic ducks right into an uppercut from El Toro.
Mailic throws a low kick, looking for El Toro's leg but El Toro calmly moves out of range.
El Toro keeps the fight on the outside.
Mailic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro throws out the jab.
Stan Mailic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro throws out a loose jab but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Toro or perhaps it was just good defense by Mailic, which made it look bad.
Mailic throws a body kick that misses.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mailic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
El Toro has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Mailic misses.
Stan Mailic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from El Toro.
El Toro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mailic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mailic misses with a hook. El Toro ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Mailic scores with a four punch combination!
Mailic tries to clinch but El Toro moves out of range.
Mailic tries to clinch there but El Toro circles away.
Mailic lands a slapping body shot.
Mailic throws a shot from downtown. El Toro moves away and avoids it.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mailic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Toro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
El Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
No joy there for Mailic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mailic throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mailic looks like he's trying to stand up.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mailic is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mailic is trying to stand back up but El Toro is controlling him
#T2#
Mailic is in trouble now - El Toro has advanced to mount!
El Toro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
El Toro with good strikes from the mount here!
El Toro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mailic is bucking up trying to escape but El Toro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mailic wants to try and get back to his feet.#T3#
El Toro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
El Toro landing strikes from the mount and Mailic is in trouble! #ROC#
Mailic is rocked!
El Toro loads up with a big shot that hurts Mailic! He's pulled El Toro in close but El Toro has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mailic survive? More strikes from El Toro and Mailic is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 79
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Raper throws a looping overhand right but El Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Raper looks to throw the jab but El Toro is out of range.
Galtero El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from El Toro misses its intended target. #TD#
El Toro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
El Toro throwing shots but Raper is blocking nicely.
El Toro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Raper with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro throwing shots but Raper is blocking nicely.
El Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raper keeps working.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Raper defends it. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Toro connects with a nice short shot to Raper's temple.
El Toro wants to advance to full mount but Raper doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
El Toro throwing strikes but missing.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Raper is retaining full guard.
El Toro connects with a couple of short punches.
El Toro lands a couple of elbows.
Raper is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture. #T2#
El Toro postures up.
El Toro stands and throws Raper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Raper is trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro tries to advance to mount but Raper denies him.
El Toro trying to control the action but Raper is working from the bottom. #SUB#
El Toro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raper, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Raper dodges the ground and pound from El Toro.
El Toro working away.#SUB#
El Toro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raper, who protects the arm well.
El Toro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Raper stops El Toro from passing to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
El Toro tries to advance to mount but Raper instead regains half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Raper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Raper avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro wants to advance to full mount but Raper doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
El Toro walks into a left hand.
El Toro misses with a looping right.
Raper is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Toro with a body shot.
El Toro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
El Toro throws out a loose jab but Raper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raper's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Raper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
El Toro blocks the body kick.
Raper pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces El Toro back to the ropes. Raper follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
El Toro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
El Toro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raper can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raper throws the kick towards the body but El Toro avoids it.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
El Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro.
El Toro throws an overhand right that lands on Raper's shoulder, as Raper tries to avoid the shot.
Raper ducks under a wild hook from El Toro.#T1#
Raper throws a jab but it's blocked by El Toro.
Raper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro throws out the jab.
Raper scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.
El Toro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Raper throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
#KD2#
Raper drops El Toro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but El Toro looks back up at him and smiles so Raper waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
El Toro is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raper connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt El Toro covering up! Raper comes in with a big uppercut and El Toro goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Biff Raper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 72
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
Mircea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from El Toro.
El Toro misses with a hook.
El Toro shoots in looking for a takedown. Mircea tries to sprawl out of it but El Toro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Mircea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mircea throws a body punch but El Toro moves out of range.
Mircea lands with a right hand.
Mircea throws a low kick, looking for El Toro's leg but El Toro calmly moves out of range.
El Toro takes one on the button.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Mircea tries to sprawl but El Toro drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mircea knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mircea sees it coming and defends easily.
Mircea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1#
El Toro controlling the action here.
El Toro thows a huge punch but Mircea dodges it nicely.
El Toro throwing shots but Mircea is blocking nicely.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mircea to regain full guard.
El Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mircea looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
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.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Mircea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro lands a couple of elbows.
Mircea wants to sweep but no luck.
Mircea keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Mircea won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
El Toro trying to control the action but Mircea is working from the bottom.
El Toro is looking to stall here but Mircea recovers full guard.
Mircea looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
El Toro blocks a low kick nicely.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
El Toro connects with a jab.
Mircea throws out a leg kick but El Toro moves out of range and Mircea only half commits.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
Mircea slips a jab from El Toro.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea blocks a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from El Toro is defended easily by Mircea.
El Toro throws a leg kick
and Mircea counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mircea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Mircea moved away.
Mircea works El Toro's body with a nice hook.
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mircea can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mircea tries to bum rush El Toro with a series of wild strikes but El Toro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
El Toro attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea slips under a jab from El Toro.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mircea throws a quick inside leg kick.
El Toro shoots and misses
and Mircea counters with a head kick.
Mircea misses the shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mircea.#TD#
El Toro manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mircea on his heels. He'll look to pass Mircea's guard now, I'm sure.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mircea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Mircea keeps moving. #T2#
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that El Toro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mircea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Toro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Toro postures up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandru Mircea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El Toro swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mircea.
El Toro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mircea's waist but Mircea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing El Toro off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Toro with a nice cross.
Mircea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
El Toro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No luck with that takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
El Toro blocks the body kick.
El Toro attempts a counter takedown but Mircea avoids it well and moves away.
Mircea throws a hook to the side of El Toro's head but El Toro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mircea slips under a jab from El Toro.
El Toro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
El Toro moves out of range as Mircea throws a body kick.
Mircea throws a body shot but no joy.
Alexandru Mircea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
El Toro shoots in for a double leg but Mircea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mircea but Mircea pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
El Toro misses with a lunging right hand
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
Mircea throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mircea as he jumps to the side.
El Toro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mircea.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
El Toro walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
Mircea lands with a good body shot.
Mircea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mircea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down El Toro rather than just go for the knockout.
El Toro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexandru Mircea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
El Toro dips to his left and cracks Mircea with an uppercut!#TD#
El Toro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mircea is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Mircea is defending against the submission attempts here by El Toro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Mircea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mircea defending well though.
El Toro is trying to control. Mircea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a kimura but Mircea is defending it quite comfortably.
Mircea won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Mircea is trying to get back to full guard.
Mircea wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Mircea is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Mircea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Mircea struggling a bit here.
El Toro works to advance to full mount. Mircea defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mircea is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro misses with a head shot.
El Toro with a couple of short strikes.
Mircea wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by El Toro.
Mircea is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Mircea manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Mircea manages to get to full guard.
Mircea not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro is in close to Mircea's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
Mircea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Mircea is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
El Toro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mirceas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mircea gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Toro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
El Toro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Toro backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
El Toro darts in looking for a takedown but Mircea gets double underhooks and turns El Toro into the ropes.
Mircea slips under a jab.
El Toro dives in for a single leg takedown but Mircea sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mircea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mircea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
El Toro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mircea throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown. Mircea fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
El Toro throws a strike but Mircea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Toro is on top in guard.
#REVR#
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro is fighting to break Mircea's control of his arms but Mircea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mircea trying to control the position.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Mircea is keeping the position.#T2#
El Toro trying to control but Mircea is working from the bottom.
Mircea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Toro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mircea's head.#T3#
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro landing with the ground and pound.
Mircea avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro lands a couple of digs.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mircea 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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mircea throws a head kick but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mircea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro misses with a low kick.
Mircea throws a leg kick #TD#
and El Toro counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
El Toro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mircea's head.
El Toro is just content to waste time from the top position. Mircea takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro slips nicely into half guard.
El Toro winds up and cracks Mircea with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Mircea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro had his way with Alexandru Mircea in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
El Toro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
El Toro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from El Toro there as he acknowledges the shot.
El Toro checks a leg kick nicely.
El Toro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting El Toro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sloppy strikes from Mircea. Those never looked like landing.
El Toro tries to counter with a takedown but Mircea is quick to defend against it.
El Toro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mircea moves out of range of the leg kick from El Toro.
Mircea looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro avoids the body shot from Mircea.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
El Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mircea.
#T1#
Mircea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro.
El Toro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mircea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed El Toro momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by El Toro.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
and Mircea counters with a nice leg kick.
Mircea slips under a jab.
El Toro loads up on a big right hand but Mircea slips the punch.
Mircea lands a jab to the nose.
Mircea throws a sloppy head kick and El Toro moves out of range easily.
Mircea scores with a leg kick.
Mircea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from El Toro.
El Toro throws a jab when Mircea was well out of range.
El Toro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mircea avoids it really well and circles away.
Mircea doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
El Toro throws a leg kick
and Mircea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mircea connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mircea scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
El Toro cracks Mircea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mircea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Toro or perhaps it was just good defense by Mircea, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
El Toro throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mircea to counter with a crisp jab.
Mircea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Mircea.
Mircea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mircea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Toro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch combination from Mircea misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mircea.
Nice takedown defense from Mircea. No joy for El Toro on that attempt.
Mircea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
El Toro scores with the left hand. Mircea knows he should have avoided that one.
Mircea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro backing away here, and Mircea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mircea stuffs the takedown attempt from El Toro. El Toro gets slowly back to his feet.
El Toro walks into a stiff left hand from Mircea.
Mircea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from El Toro misses. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mircea. That's going to slow El Toro down.
Mircea digs a good hook to El Toro's body.
El Toro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mircea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mircea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Toro.
El Toro misses the shot to the body.
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Mircea is out of range.
Mircea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
El Toro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mircea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
El Toro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
El Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mircea moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro fails with the takedown
and Mircea counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexandru Mircea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Toro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro wins by unanimous decision!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
Galtero El Toro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 68
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
El Toro misses with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
El Toro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Martinyuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Toro thinking.
A big right from El Toro misses.
Martinyuk stalks El Toro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into El Toro's face. El Toro staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinyuk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as El Toro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk ducks under a wild hook from El Toro.
Martinyuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from El Toro finds it's way through Martinyuk's defenses.
Martinyuk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Toro.
Nice defenses there by Martinyuk.
Martinyuk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#TD#
El Toro throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martinyuk tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. El Toro is in Martinyuk's guard.#T1#
Martinyuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Martinyuk is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro throwing strikes but missing.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinyuk is retaining full guard.
El Toro advances to half guard. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martinyuk pushes El Toro off looking to stand but El Toro dives back in and keeps control.
El Toro is looking to advance position but Martinyuk won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Toro lands with a punch from half guard.
Martinyuk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro. #T3#
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El Toro passes to side control.
El Toro landing strikes.
El Toro throwing strikes but Martinyuk manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
El Toro is looking for a sweep.
El Toro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martinyuk off and has taken his back!
Will El Toro go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
El Toro is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Martinyuk. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
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.
El Toro punishes Martinyuk with strikes from the back mount. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk trying to control the position but El Toro manages to sink in the hooks.
El Toro throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
El Toro is throwing strikes but Martinyuk counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Martinyuk regains half guard. #SUB#
El Toro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Martinyuk sees it coming and defends easily.
El Toro with the ground and pound but Martinyuk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
El Toro trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Martinyuk is retaining full guard.
Martinyuk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Martinyuk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Martinyuk misses with a looping right.#TD#
El Toro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Toro in side control, throwing shots but Martinyuk defends.
Martinyuk tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Martinyuk keeps working.
El Toro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Martinyuk works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinyuk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Toro stops Martinyuk from getting back to his feet.
#T1#
Martinyuk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from El Toro.
El Toro trying to control but Martinyuk is working from the bottom.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Martinyuk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martinyuk keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Martinyuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro is standing up over Martinyuk. Martinyuk looks to escape but El Toro dives into side control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Toro has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Martinyuk!
We've been hearing that El Toro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
El Toro working the ground and pound effectively.
El Toro unloading with bombs!
Martinyuk wants to try and get back to his feet.
El Toro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#
Martinyuk is rocked!
El Toro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Martinyuk badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of El Toro around the waist but El Toro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! El Toro is the winner by TKO! El Toro jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
Skrap Fights 62
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjoervarsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but El Toro is out of range.
Hjoervarsson misses with an uppercut.
And El Toro tries to counter it with a takedown but Hjoervarsson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hjoervarsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hjoervarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro.
Hjoervarsson moves in looking to clinch but El Toro pushes him off.
El Toro feints the counter takedown.
Hjoervarsson needs to keep his hands up - El Toro had a free shot at his head there.
Hjoervarsson throws a wild body kick that El Toro sees coming a mile off.
Hjoervarsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
El Toro keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Hjoervarsson drives through and clinches with El Toro against the ropes.
Hjoervarsson is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjoervarsson.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that El Toro has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hjoervarsson misses with the head strike.
Hjoervarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro's elbow.
Hjoervarsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro's elbow.
El Toro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hjoervarsson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hjoervarsson wants to break free but El Toro has control.
Hjoervarsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
El Toro scores with a nice hook to the head.
El Toro blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hjoervarsson.
El Toro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjoervarsson.
El Toro prevents a body shot from Hjoervarsson.
El Toro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hjoervarsson prevents it.
El Toro lands with a short shot to the head.
El Toro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hjoervarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
El Toro has a couple of punches blocked by Hjoervarsson.
El Toro wants a takedown.
El Toro wants to take the fight to the mat but Hjoervarsson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Hjoervarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hjoervarsson moves away from the strike by El Toro.
El Toro shoots in for a double leg but Hjoervarsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hjoervarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
El Toro lands a head shot.
El Toro bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Hjoervarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hjoervarsson walks into a jab.#TD2#
El Toro gets a double leg takedown into Hjoervarsson's guard.
Hjoervarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hjoervarsson is working hard here to advance position.
Hjoervarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hjoervarsson has his hands on El Toro's head, controlling the position.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjoervarsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hjoervarsson working a defensive guard here.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hjoervarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Hjoervarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hjoervarsson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Hjoervarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hjoervarsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro trying to control but Hjoervarsson is working from the bottom.
El Toro lands a couple of digs.
El Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
El Toro is pushing down on Hjoervarsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hjoervarsson is fighting to maintain full guard but El Toro has managed to sneak the leg through.
El Toro working over Hjoervarsson with some ground and pound. Hjoervarsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hjoervarsson trying to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro passes into side control, despite Hjoervarsson's attempt to control the position.
Hjoervarsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T4#
Hjoervarsson tries to hold on but El Toro postures up.
El Toro lands a heavy elbow.
Hjoervarsson is in a horrible position here. El Toro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has been cut.
Hjoervarsson tries to hold on but El Toro postures up.
El Toro lands a big shot there that rocks Hjoervarsson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjoervarsson is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by El Toro.#SUB2#
El Toro wants to finish this one by submission but Hjoervarsson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from El Toro.
Hjoervarsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
El Toro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hjoervarsson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
El Toro seems to be looking for submissions.
Hjoervarsson moves into full guard.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro lands a couple of digs.#CUT2#
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut is getting worse.
Hjoervarsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hjoervarsson wants to sweep here but El Toro controlling him for the moment.
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.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hjoervarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Hjoervarsson is keeping the position.
El Toro throwing strikes from guard but Hjoervarsson blocks nicely.
Hjoervarsson working a defensive guard here.
El Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Hjoervarsson has wrist control.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for El Toro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T1#
Hjoervarsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hjoervarsson trying to control the position.
Hjoervarsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hjoervarsson controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
Hjoervarsson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hjoervarsson stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
Hjoervarsson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Hjoervarsson 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.
Hjoervarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hjoervarsson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro 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.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Hjoervarsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hjoervarsson wanted to stand there but El Toro had control of the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hjoervarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjoervarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hjoervarsson misses with a double jab.
El Toro throws a right hand that misses
and Hjoervarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hjoervarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
El Toro takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Hjoervarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hjoervarsson scores with a jab.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but El Toro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Toro moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but El Toro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Toro thuds his right hand into Hjoervarsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
Jeez, Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
El Toro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and El Toro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hjoervarsson slips under a jab from El Toro.
Hjoervarsson lands a front kick.
Hjoervarsson throws a series of punches but El Toro avoids them all with ease.
El Toro misses with a hook. Hjoervarsson ducked under it nicely.
Hjoervarsson connects with a looping right hand.
El Toro misses with an uppercut
enabling Hjoervarsson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjoervarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
El Toro looks to land a left hand but Hjoervarsson moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Hjoervarsson forces El Toro back against the ropes and clinches.
El Toro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hjoervarsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Toro trying to control the position but instead, Hjoervarsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed El Toro into the ropes.
Hjoervarsson looking to stall.
El Toro tries a body shot but Hjoervarsson blocks it.
Hjoervarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
El Toro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hjoervarsson prevents it.
Arnaldur Hjoervarsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
Hjoervarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hjoervarsson misses with a punch to the body.
Hjoervarsson works on El Toro's body with a couple of short punches.
Hjoervarsson tries a body shot but El Toro blocks it.
#TD2#
El Toro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hjoervarsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Hjoervarsson, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Arnaldur Hjoervarsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
El Toro defending well as Hjoervarsson loads up on a big left hand.
Hjoervarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Toro manages to avoid it.
El Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hjoervarsson.
Hjoervarsson wants to clinch up but El Toro keeps it at a distance.
El Toro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hjoervarsson momentarily.
Hjoervarsson tries to clinch up but El Toro circles away and keeps his distance.
El Toro might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hjoervarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Hjoervarsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hjoervarsson tries to close the distance and clinch but El Toro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Hjoervarsson there.
El Toro looks to land a right hand but Hjoervarsson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro cracks Hjoervarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Toro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hjoervarsson is fending him off so far but El Toro persists. Nope, Hjoervarsson circles away and we're back to standing.
El Toro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hjoervarsson.#TD2#
El Toro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hjoervarsson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjoervarsson working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hjoervarsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
El Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Hjoervarsson has wrist control.
Hjoervarsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnaldur Hjoervarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Galtero El Toro!
Our winner, Galtero El Toro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 54
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Mailic moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Mailic.
Mailic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from El Toro.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
El Toro lands a takedown into guard.
Mailic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst El Toro is controlling him.
El Toro passes easily into side control. Nice work.
El Toro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from El Toro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
El Toro scoring with punches and elbows.
Mailic is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Mailic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Toro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Mailic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mailic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
El Toro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mailic is trying to get back to his feet.
Mailic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
El Toro tries to score with some ground and pound. Mailic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mailic wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
El Toro lands a few punches from side control.
El Toro misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mailic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but El Toro is controlling him well.
El Toro scoring with punches and elbows.
El Toro is chipping away with strikes.
El Toro fails to land a wild elbow strike.
El Toro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mailic to see if he's OK.
Mailic tries to escape but El Toro is in control.
El Toro looks up at the clock and then as Mailic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, El Toro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB#
El Toro tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Toro lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
El Toro scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mailic tries to escape but El Toro is in control.
Mailic is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro scoring with punches from side control.
El Toro is chipping away with strikes.
El Toro controls 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.
Mailic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mailic pushes El Toro away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, El Toro gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4#
El Toro working the ground and pound but Mailic is defending the strikes.
El Toro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mailic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but El Toro is controlling him well.
El Toro trying to control the position but Mailic is working away.
Mailic is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, El Toro asserts his dominance and retains side control.
El Toro trying to control the position but Mailic is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mailic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
El Toro misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Mailic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mailic.
El Toro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mailic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Toro wants to take the fight to the mat but Mailic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mailic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mailic can do to turn this around?
Mailic misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Mailic as the two fighters clinch.
El Toro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Mailic.
El Toro has Mailic pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mailic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Mailic.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath El Toro's ribcage. El Toro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mailic.
Mailic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Toro backwards.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mailic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mailic lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.
El Toro tries for a takedown. No joy.
El Toro blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mailic.
El Toro takes a shot to the head.
Mailic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic lands with a left to the head.
Mailic blocking some punches.
A short right from Mailic on the inside.
Mailic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mailic tries to work over El Toro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mailic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Toro prevents a body shot from Mailic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mailic.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
Mailic lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Toro backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mailic blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mailic.
El Toro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Mailic.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mailic.
Mailic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt El Toro or not.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to El Toro's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stan Mailic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mailic tries to throw a body punch but El Toro avoids it by throwing Mailic back against the ropes.
Mailic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Toro prevents a body shot from Mailic.
El Toro blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, El Toro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mailic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mailic.
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro's elbow.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro controls the action.
Mailic pushes El Toro back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
El Toro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mailic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mailic misses with a hook from the clinch.
El Toro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Mailic swings wildly with an uppercut but El Toro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro controls the action.
Mailic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
El Toro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mailic backwards.
Mailic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mailic struggles to land a body shot inside as El Toro controls his hands.
Mailic blocks the elbow strike.
El Toro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mailic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mailic throws an elbow that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mailic.
El Toro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Toro throws a punch but it's blocked by Mailic.
El Toro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mailic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mailic.
Mailic misses with an elbow strike.
Mailic lands with a short shot to the head.
Mailic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
Mailic blocks an uppercut.
El Toro prevents a body shot from Mailic.
Mailic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mailic throws an elbow but it misses.
Mailic stops a takedown attempt from El Toro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mailic.
El Toro throws a head punch that misses.
Mailic lands a left hand that snaps the head of El Toro backwards.
El Toro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mailic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mailic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic digs a right hand underneath El Toro's ribcage. El Toro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike.
El Toro misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro blocks an uppercut.
Mailic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mailic tries a body shot but El Toro blocks it.
El Toro throws an elbow but it misses.
El Toro can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Mailic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Galtero El Toro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. El Toro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
El Toro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mailic's half guard.
Mailic pushes El Toro off looking to stand but El Toro dives back in and keeps control.
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Toro prevents Mailic from standing back up.
Mailic is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mailic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from El Toro.
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but Mailic defends it.
Mailic wants to get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mailic darts in and clinches El Toro up against the ropes.
Mailic tries to work over El Toro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mailic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Mailic as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic misses with some punches.
Mailic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mailic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from El Toro.
El Toro working aggressively here.
El Toro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mailic is defending well.
Mailic misses with the head strike.
Mailic misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro lands a right hand. #T2#
El Toro avoids the elbow strike from Mailic, against the ropes.
Mailic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Mailic.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Toro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mailic blocks an uppercut.
Mailic lands with a light punch inside.
Mailic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mailic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mailic tries to work over El Toro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Toro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mailic tries to throw a body punch but El Toro avoids it by throwing Mailic back against the ropes.
El Toro is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mailic misses with a short punch on the inside.
El Toro blocks an uppercut.
Mailic blocks an uppercut.
El Toro swings wildly with an uppercut but Mailic uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Toro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mailic lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T3#
El Toro has Mailic pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mailic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galtero El Toro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mailic lands a nice shot to the body.
El Toro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mailic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro's elbow.
Mailic works on El Toro's body with a couple of short punches.
Mailic lands a body punch.
Mailic tries a body shot but El Toro blocks it.
Mailic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mailic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mailic lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mailic.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro controls the action.
A short uppercut from Mailic.
Good body shot from Mailic.
A short left from Mailic.
Mailic lands a shoulder strike.
El Toro blocks an elbow strike from Mailic.
Mailic lands a body punch.
Mailic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Toro backwards. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mailic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mailic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mailic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Toro has a couple of punches blocked by Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro controls the action.
El Toro is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Mailic.
Mailic misses with a body punch.
Mailic lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Mailic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mailic lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Mailic.
Mailic tries to work over El Toro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mailic tries a body shot but El Toro blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mailic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
El Toro is rocked!
Mailic digs a right hand underneath El Toro's ribcage. El Toro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Mailic really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Galtero El Toro's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
El Toro gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Mailic gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! El Toro is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Mailic!
Stan Mailic is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 44
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Heritageaka. Those never looked like landing.
Heritageaka shoots for a double leg takedown but El Toro sprawls well. He's pushed Heritageaka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heritageaka shoots in looking for a takedown but El Toro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Heritageaka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
El Toro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Heritageaka defends it well.
El Toro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heritageaka on the side of the head.
El Toro connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
El Toro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heritageaka is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Heritageaka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro landing a few strikes.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heritageaka down.
Heritageaka tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position. #T1#
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Heritageaka is looking to reverse the position.
Heritageaka is working hard here to advance position.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro taking a breather here.
El Toro trying to control the action but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
Heritageaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on El Toro's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from El Toro. #T2##SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Heritageaka actively working from the bottom here.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heritageaka is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro slips a nice elbow through Heritageaka's hands, connecting with Heritageaka's forehead.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
El Toro lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Heritageaka keeps working.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw El Toro working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T3#
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Heritageaka is looking to improve his position but El Toro isn't that keen on the idea.
Heritageaka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Prototype's Dojo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
El Toro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
El Toro with the ground and pound from mount. #SUB2#
El Toro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
El Toro dominating with strikes here.
El Toro dominating with strikes here.
Heritageaka regains half guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
Heritageaka slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and El Toro defends well.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Heritageaka has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. El Toro 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 Heritageaka.
El Toro grinds an elbow into Heritageaka's temple.
Heritageaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
El Toro trying to control the position but Heritageaka is working away.
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with a big elbow.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Heritageaka tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Heritageaka to see if he's OK.
El Toro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Heritageaka is rocked!
Heritageaka gets back to half guard.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Heritageaka is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Toro winds up and cracks Heritageaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
El Toro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heritageaka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Heritageaka seems to have got his legs back now.
Galtero El Toro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Heritageaka tries to improve position but can't.
El Toro grinds an elbow into Heritageaka's temple.
El Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heritageaka down.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with a big right hand but Heritageaka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Heritageaka down.
Heritageaka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Heritageaka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Heritageaka sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
El Toro seems to be working for a kimura but Heritageaka defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to control. Heritageaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from El Toro there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Toro lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Heritageaka actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heritageaka is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Heritageaka is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
El Toro slips a nice elbow through Heritageaka's hands, connecting with Heritageaka's forehead.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Heritageaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El Toro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
El Toro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
El Toro landing shots from mount.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is having none of it.
El Toro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Heritageaka tries to reverse the position but El Toro maintains control.
Heritageaka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Heritageaka defends it.
Nice strikes from El Toro there.
Heritageaka manages to get to full guard.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully. #T4#
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Heritageaka's brow.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Heritageaka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Heritageaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Heritageaka dives in for a single leg takedown but El Toro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
THumongous Heritageaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
El Toro lunges at Heritageaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Heritageaka's hand. #TD2#
El Toro gets a double leg takedown into Heritageaka's guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving. #SUB#
El Toro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
El Toro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Heritageaka keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving.
El Toro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom. #T1#
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Heritageaka's brow.
El Toro trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
El Toro working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Heritageaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. El Toro defends it easily.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Heritageaka keeps moving. #SUB#
Heritageaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heritageaka has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Heritageaka's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Toro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
El Toro cracks Heritageaka with a solid left hand.
El Toro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2#
El Toro pushing down on Heritageaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Heritageaka on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
El Toro wants to control but Heritageaka is keeping him busy.
El Toro works his way into full mount!
El Toro postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Heritageaka badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of El Toro around the waist but El Toro pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! El Toro is the winner by TKO! El Toro jumps onto the ropes and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro! Galtero El Toro retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 38
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
El Toro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blazkov circles away.
It looked like Blazkov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from El Toro.
Blazkov walks into a straight right hand from El Toro.
Blazkov slips a jab from El Toro.
A quick step to the side and Blazkov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
El Toro misses with a takedown
letting Blazkov counter with a right hand.
Blazkov is looking to slow El Toro down with leg kicks.
Blazkov moves away from the strike by El Toro.
Blazkov throws a quick counter kick to the body but El Toro avoids it.
Blazkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from El Toro.
Blazkov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blazkov moves away from the strike by El Toro.
El Toro thuds a left hand into Blazkov's body.
El Toro throws out a powerful jab.
Blazkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
El Toro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blazkov.
El Toro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blazkov defends it well.
Blazkov checks a low kick from El Toro.
El Toro lands with a nice body punch.
Blazkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. El Toro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
El Toro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blazkov. #TD2#
El Toro drives through with a takedown into Blazkov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
El Toro trying to control but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
Blazkov pulls El Toro in to control the position.
Blazkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
El Toro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
El Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Blazkov has wrist control.
El Toro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blazkov keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro postures up in Blazkov's guard and throws a big left but Blazkov blocks it.
El Toro trying to control but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
El Toro distracts Blazkov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
El Toro trying to control but Blazkov is working from the bottom.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Toro stands up over Blazkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Blazkov trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blazkov holds on and takes a little breather.
Blazkov looking to control.
El Toro forces his way into half guard.
Blazkov won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro wants to control but Blazkov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Blazkov tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
El Toro wants to control but Blazkov is keeping him busy.
El Toro thows a huge punch but Blazkov dodges it nicely.
Blazkov is looking to improve his position.
El Toro missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
El Toro is working for a kimura but Blazkov is defending it quite comfortably.
Blazkov trying to control but El Toro postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Blazkov has his hands clasped together around El Toro's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blazkov looks to score with a jab to the body but El Toro is just out of range.
El Toro misses with an uppercut.
Blazkov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
El Toro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blazkov misses with an uppercut.
Blazkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro.
Blazkov scores with a hook to the body. El Toro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blazkov throws a body kick that misses.
El Toro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for El Toro. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice takedown defense from Blazkov. No joy for El Toro on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro looks to land a left hand but Blazkov moved out of range nicely.
Blazkov tried to counter with a leg kick but El Toro avoided it.
Blazkov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
El Toro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blazkov.
Galtero El Toro seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Blazkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
El Toro looks to score with a jab to the body but Blazkov is just out of range.
El Toro punishes Blazkov's body with a nice straight punch.
El Toro fails with a takedown attempt.
Galtero El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro throws a hook to the side of Blazkov's head but Blazkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
El Toro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blazkov counters with a straight right hand.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
Blazkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro throws a lazy uppercut
and Blazkov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps El Toro thinking. #T2#
Blazkov slips a jab from El Toro.
El Toro misses the shot to the body.
Blazkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses El Toro's sensitive parts.
Blazkov misses with a body kick.
Blazkov misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
so El Toro counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro throws a strike but Blazkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
El Toro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Blazkov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
El Toro manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
El Toro has his foot on Blazkov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blazkov works his way back into a safe position though.
Blazkov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
El Toro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
El Toro passes into side control, despite Blazkov's attempt to control the position.
El Toro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
You can see the frustration on Blazkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro landing a few strikes.
Blazkov dodges the ground and pound from El Toro.
El Toro misses with the ground and pound.
El Toro postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blazkov keeps working.
Blazkov dodges the ground and pound from El Toro.#T4#
El Toro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blazkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Blazkov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Toro is trying to control. Blazkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
El Toro wants to control but Blazkov is keeping him busy.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blazkov is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
El Toro is trying to work for a kimura but Blazkov is defending well.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Blazkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Galtero El Toro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
El Toro dips to his left and cracks Blazkov with an uppercut!
El Toro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
El Toro shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blazkov defends it nicely.
Jab from Blazkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro throws a chopping leg kick but Blazkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blazkov lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from Blazkov. #T1#
El Toro looks to throw the jab but Blazkov is out of range.
El Toro misses with a hook. Blazkov ducked under it nicely.
Blazkov sizes up El Toro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Toro or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazkov, which made it look bad.
It looked like Blazkov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ulysses Blazkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galtero El Toro.
El Toro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Blazkov to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
El Toro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blazkov managing to control the position. #T2#
Blazkov'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.
El Toro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Blazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blazkov looking to control.
El Toro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
El Toro throws a strike but Blazkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Blazkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Blazkov is proving a slippery customer.
Blazkov trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blazkov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blazkov is aware though and is defending well.
Blazkov stays in close to El Toro's body and controls the position.
El Toro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with El Toro in particular looking to stall.
El Toro is trying to control. Blazkov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blazkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Blazkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulysses Blazkov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
El Toro blocks a low kick nicely.
El Toro throws a looping overhand right but Blazkov ducks down to avoid it.
Blazkov slips under a jab.
El Toro ducks under a wild hook from Blazkov.
Horrible takedown attempt by El Toro or perhaps it was just good defense by Blazkov, which made it look bad.
El Toro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro thuds his right hand into Blazkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
El Toro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blazkov under the eye.#TD2#
El Toro scores with a takedown into Blazkov's guard.#T1#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Blazkov is keeping the position.
El Toro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Blazkov has control of El Toro's left arm, preventing El Toro from doing any damage.
Blazkov can't keep his opponent in guard - El Toro advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Blazkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blazkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
El Toro forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from El Toro there.
El Toro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Blazkov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
El Toro prevents Blazkov from improving his position.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Blazkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
El Toro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
El Toro wants to control but Blazkov is keeping him busy.
Blazkov wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
El Toro wants to take a breather but Blazkov is having none of it. #T3#
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Blazkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blazkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but El Toro manages to pass to mount!
El Toro avoids the attempt from Blazkov to control.
El Toro working the ground and pound effectively.
El Toro is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blazkov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
El Toro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Blazkov blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by El Toro there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#T4#
El Toro sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blazkov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blazkov is looking to escape.
El Toro scoring with strikes but Blazkov is staying in there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
El Toro throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
El Toro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blazkov misses with a low kick.#TD2#
Blazkov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
El Toro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Blazkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Blazkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blazkov pulls his head out easily.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Blazkov is keen to just control but El Toro is a slippery customer.
Blazkov prevents El Toro from improving his position.
Blazkov controlling the action here.
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blazkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a triangle but Blazkov pushes his legs off easily.
Ulysses Blazkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
El Toro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blazkov is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blazkov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blazkov 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.
Blazkov wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Blazkov wants to stand but El Toro has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Blazkov controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Blazkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as El Toro throws out the jab.
Blazkov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Toro misses with a straight left.
El Toro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Blazkov defending well as El Toro loads up on a big left hand.
El Toro works the jab nicely.
Blazkov lands a nice looking body kick.
El Toro shoots in for a takedown but Blazkov shows good takedown defense.
Blazkov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
El Toro is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blazkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ulysses Blazkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Blazkov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Blazkov is not content to let El Toro control the position.
Blazkov trying to control here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Blazkov missing with punches from the bottom.
El Toro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
El Toro is pressing down on Blazkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blazkov is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galtero El Toro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think El Toro has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro wins by unanimous decision! Galtero El Toro retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Galtero El Toro thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 25
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Some bone on bone action there as El Toro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
El Toro with the counter takedown but Trippa avoids it easily.
Trippa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but El Toro manages to avoid it.
El Toro lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Trippa has been cut.
Trippa slips a jab from El Toro.
Trippa is looking for a counter combo.
Trippa throws a body shot but no joy.
Trippa throws a right and a left that both miss.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trippa misses with a low kick as El Toro jumps back.
A big left from El Toro misses. #TD2#
El Toro looking to score a takedown here. Trippa is defending well but El Toro drives through and ends up in Trippa's guard.
Trippa wants to stand and escape but El Toro is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro scoring with punches to the head and body.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like El Toro 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.
El Toro prevents Trippa from getting back to his feet. #T1#
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
El Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Trippa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Toro slips nicely into half guard.
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trippa pushes El Toro off looking to stand but El Toro dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
El Toro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trippa is just riding it out for now. El Toro eventually gives up the hold.
El Toro drops an elbow to the side of Trippa's head.
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
El Toro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Toro lands a nice short elbow.
El Toro winds up and cracks Trippa with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
El Toro content to control rather than advance.
Trippa tries to kick El Toro off but El Toro keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
El Toro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#CUT2#
Jack Trippa's cut is getting worse.
Trippa is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
El Toro seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Trippa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Galtero El Toro! Galtero El Toro retains his heavyweight title!
Galtero El Toro thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 14
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Smithson.
Smithson throws a body punch but El Toro moves out of range.
El Toro throws a lazy right hand but Smithson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smithson just misses with a punch to the body.
El Toro feinted with a counter takedown.
El Toro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithson.
Smithson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
El Toro takes one to the chin there.#TD#
El Toro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smithson's guard.
Smithson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smithson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with El Toro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smithson has control of El Toro's left arm, preventing El Toro from doing any damage.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro stands and throws Smithson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson is looking for a sweep.
Smithson manages to work his way to half guard, despite El Toro's best efforts.#T1#
El Toro is trying to control. Smithson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
El Toro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro tries to pass to full mount but Smithson defends it.
Smithson wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Smithson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Smithson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smithson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but El Toro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smithson wants to improve his position but El Toro is controlling well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smithson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smithson is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smithson is controlling El Toro's trapped leg to prevent El Toro from advancing to side control.
Smithson is trying to stand back up but El Toro is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smithson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smithson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
Smithson trying to keep a closed guard but El Toro is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro won't allow Smithson to sweep him here.
Smithson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. #REVB#
Smithson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
El Toro is looking for a triangle but Smithson pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smithson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T3#
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smithson is one step ahead there.
El Toro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smithson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smithson is one step ahead there.
Smithson wanted to stand there but El Toro had control of the position.
Smithson wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.#SUB#
El Toro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smithson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smithson wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smithson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smithson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smithson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
El Toro wants to sweep here but Smithson controlling him for the moment.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
El Toro has his foot on Smithson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smithson works his way back into a safe position though.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Smithson postures up.
Smithson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galtero El Toro will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smithson as he jumps to the side.
El Toro slips under a jab.
Smithson scores with a nice right hand.
Smithson staying out of range there.
Smithson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A head kick by Smithson misses #TD#
and El Toro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smithson's guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smithson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smithson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smithson wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
El Toro scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro passes Smithson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smithson defending well though.
El Toro slips a nice elbow through Smithson's hands, connecting with Smithson's forehead.
Smithson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
El Toro working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
El Toro is working for a submission of some sort.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithson can do to turn this around?
Smithson has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
El Toro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Smithson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro postures up.
#T2#
Smithson pulls El Toro in to control the position.
El Toro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smithson keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro connects with a couple of short punches.
El Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithson is keeping the position for now.
Smithson trying to control the position.
El Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro scoring with some ground and pound.
Smithson looking to hit a scissor sweep but El Toro is one step ahead there. #T3#
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smithson looking for a sweep. Not yet Smithson, not yet.
El Toro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
El Toro cracks Smithson with a solid left hand.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
El Toro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
Smithson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro won't allow Smithson to sweep him here. #T4##SUB#
El Toro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and El Toro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Smithson is retaining full guard.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smithson is keeping the position for now.
Smithson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. #REVB#
Smithson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Smithson from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smithson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
El Toro misses with a low kick.
Smithson throws a series of punches but El Toro avoids them all with ease.
Smithson throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and El Toro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smithson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Smithson wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
Smithson gets full guard.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Toro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Toro postures up and lands a big shot to Smithson's brow. #T1#
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
Smithson is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
El Toro working some strikes from top position.
El Toro is looking to work some ground and pound but Smithson has wrist control.
El Toro landing some decent shots from guard.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smithson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Toro manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Smithson trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smithson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because El Toro has locked up a guillotine! El Toro's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Smithson is holding on here and El Toro must be using up a lot of energy. Smithson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! El Toro gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
DK Battleground XI
Date: Oct 29, 2018 |
#R1#
El Toro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moan throws out the jab.
Galtero El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moan lands a lovely overhand right.
El Toro lands with an uppercut that bounces Moan off the cage and back into range.
El Toro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
El Toro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moan circles away.
Moan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
El Toro misses with a straight right.
Moan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
It looks like Galtero El Toro has been cut.
Moan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Moan drops El Toro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but El Toro looks back up at him and smiles so Moan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro lands with an uppercut that bounces Moan off the cage and back into range.
A big right from El Toro misses.
Moan misses with a jab, cross combination.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moan throws a looping overhand right but El Toro ducks down to avoid it.
El Toro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Piss Moan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
El Toro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
El Toro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
El Toro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Toro misses with a hook. Moan ducked under it nicely.
El Toro throws a hook to the side of Moan's head but Moan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been told by Moan's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Toro with the counter takedown but Moan avoids it easily.
El Toro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
El Toro drives through with a takedown into guard.
El Toro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
El Toro passes Moan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moan tries to get out of the position.
El Toro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
El Toro drops an elbow to the side of Moan's head.
El Toro throwing shots but Moan is blocking nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
El Toro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro trying to control the pace. #T3#
El Toro prevents Moan from standing back up.
El Toro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Moan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
El Toro not doing much here.
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Moan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
El Toro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Moan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Moan wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Let's hope that El Toro 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.
Moan has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
El Toro passes to side control. #SUB2#
El Toro has an Americana. Moan didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! El Toro is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if El Toro hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
BFF 35: Willis vs. Perkins
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Un lands an overhand right.
Galtero El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Un throws a looping overhand right but El Toro ducks down to avoid it.
Un ducks under a wild hook from El Toro.
El Toro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Un.
El Toro throws the left hand but Un avoids the punch easily.
Un wants to clinch up but El Toro keeps it at a distance.
Un fails to land with a series of punches.
El Toro cracks Un with an open hand slap.
El Toro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
El Toro gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Un can do anything to dispel that myth.
Un wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
El Toro working the ground and pound.
Un wants to get back to his feet.
El Toro working the head with strikes.
El Toro works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
El Toro prevents Un from escaping the position.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Un keeps working.
El Toro has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
El Toro prevents Un from escaping the position.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Un is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
El Toro controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Un is trying to get back to his feet.
El Toro working the body and head with strikes.
El Toro working the head with strikes.
El Toro trying to control the action but Un is working from the bottom.
El Toro is really struggling to control Un but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Un is trying to buck El Toro off.
El Toro working the body and head with strikes. #ROC#
Un is rocked!
El Toro cracks Un with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! El Toro immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Un is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by El Toro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
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Event:
BFF 30: LHW Tag Round 3-2
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
El Toro looking to score a takedown here. Sandman is defending well but El Toro drives through and ends up in Sandman's guard.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandman is retaining full guard.
Sandman is trying to keep El Toro in close.
Sandman looking for a sweep. Not yet Sandman, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is working Sandman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
El Toro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Sandman looking for a guillotine here but El Toro defends easily.
El Toro cracks Sandman with a solid left hand.#T1#
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sandman is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Cobra Kai Dojo inform us that Sandman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Toro is in close to Sandman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
El Toro trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sandman being controlled here, momentarily.
El Toro pushes down on Sandman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
El Toro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sandman defending well though.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Sandman is defending well.
El Toro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Toro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sandman regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from El Toro.
Sandman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
El Toro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.
El Toro stands and throws Sandman's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Sandman is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sandman works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
El Toro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Toro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sandman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro looks to land a strike but Sandman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
El Toro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sandman working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
El Toro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
El Toro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sandman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, El Toro has managed to get both his arms back between Sandman's legs - danger averted.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Sandman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
El Toro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sandman won't allow El Toro to sweep him here.
Sandman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
El Toro wants to control the position but Sandman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
El Toro trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Sandman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but El Toro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
El Toro trying to control here.
El Toro gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
El Toro trying to control the position.
El Toro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandman trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sandman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Toro pulls Sandman in close to prevent any damage.
Sandman wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sandman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sandman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
El Toro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sandman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Toro.
Sandman throws a counter combo.
Sandman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping El Toro at a distance.
El Toro swings widly with a right hand
and Sandman counters with a stiff right hand.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Sandman checks it. #TD#
El Toro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sandman quickly recovers to half guard.#T7#
El Toro trying to control from half guard but Sandman is working away. #SUB2#
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
Sandman trying to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
El Toro prevents Sandman from improving his position.#T8#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Sandman defending well.
El Toro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
El Toro sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Sandman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Toro pulls his head out easily.
El Toro with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
El Toro trying to mount his opponent but Sandman defends it.
El Toro is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mr Sandman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9#
El Toro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
El Toro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
El Toro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sandman is looking to escape.
El Toro scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sandman?
El Toro lands a heavy elbow.
El Toro sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galtero El Toro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
El Toro has his takedown stuffed
and Sandman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
El Toro gets a takedown into half guard.
El Toro lands strikes from half guard.
El Toro throws a strike but Sandman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sandman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El Toro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandman can do to turn this around?
El Toro throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Toro throws a big elbow that misses.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving. #T1#
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sandman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Toro stands up over Sandman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
El Toro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
El Toro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandman is being controlled here. #T2#
El Toro throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sandman wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro wants to take a breather but Sandman manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for El Toro.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro trying to control but Sandman is working from the bottom.
El Toro with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Toro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sandman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as El Toro controls the pace.#T3#
El Toro throws a big right hand that misses.
El Toro is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sandman keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sandman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sandman is trying to keep El Toro in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sandman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sandman drops his hands momentarily and El Toro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
El Toro scores with a body shot.
Good exchange - El Toro coming out on top.
Sandman swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and El Toro counters with a takedown into side control.
El Toro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sandman is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro scores with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
El Toro trying to control the position but Sandman is working away.
Sandman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandman keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sandman keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Sandman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sandman tries to improve position but can't.
Check out the look on El Toro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sandman is trying to improve his position.
El Toro cracks Sandman with a big elbow. #T6#
El Toro lands a decent elbow from side control.
El Toro cracks Sandman with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sandman wants to control but El Toro postures up.
El Toro is staying tight to Sandman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
El Toro landing a few strikes.
El Toro looks up at the clock and then as Sandman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, El Toro smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
El Toro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
El Toro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Sandman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandman is trying to escape the position but El Toro is controlling the position. #T7#
Sandman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sandman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
El Toro trying to control the position but Sandman is working away.
Sandman sneaks back into half guard.
Galtero El Toro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
El Toro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
El Toro is trying to control the action in half guard but Sandman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Sandman striking from the bottom.
Sandman is trying to maintain the position but El Toro is very close to passing his half guard.
Sandman has hold of El Toro's hands but El Toro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Toro connects with a nice short shot to Sandman's temple.
El Toro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
El Toro is nestled in close to Sandman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
El Toro is stalling here. Sandman is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! El Toro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sandman has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T9#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
El Toro manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sandman's best efforts.
El Toro trying to hold on to Sandman's head to control him but Sandman postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandman lands a nice short elbow.
El Toro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for El Toro.
Sandman stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro is pulling down on Sandman's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandman, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galtero El Toro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Toro has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Galtero El Toro!
Galtero El Toro wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
BFF 25: Obermueller vs. Kemp
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
El Toro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hellstrom.
Galtero El Toro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellstrom misses with a low kick.
El Toro throws a shot from downtown. Hellstrom moves away and avoids it.
Hellstrom goes for a double leg but El Toro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as El Toro continues to drive forward.
Hellstrom doesn't manage to clinch there - El Toro circles away.
Hellstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Toro.#TD2#
El Toro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hellstrom quickly recovers to half guard.
Hellstrom is trying to escape back to his feet but El Toro uses the scramble to pass into side control.
El Toro lands a nice forearm strike.
Who's going to make the next move?
El Toro is chipping away with strikes.
El Toro grinds an elbow into Hellstrom's temple.
El Toro lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Hellstrom is working to avoid the ground and pound but El Toro connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
El Toro controlling the position from side mount.
Hellstrom tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
El Toro trying to control the position but Hellstrom is working away.
Hellstrom is working to avoid the ground and pound but El Toro connects with a decent elbow.
Hellstrom taking a bit of punishment here - El Toro scoring with strikes.
El Toro slows the pace down.
Hellstrom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for El Toro on the ground.
Hellstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hellstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hellstrom is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
El Toro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Check out the look on El Toro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hellstrom is trying to improve his position.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hellstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hellstrom is trying to buck El Toro off.
Hellstrom tries to buck El Toro off but El Toro is having none of it.
Hellstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
El Toro happy to just control the position for now.
El Toro working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
El Toro trying to control the action but Hellstrom is working from the bottom.
Hellstrom tries to bench press El Toro off him but El Toro keeps the position.
Hellstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hellstrom keeps working.
El Toro working the ground and pound.
El Toro working the ground and pound.
El Toro cracks Hellstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hellstrom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hellstrom tries to get out of the position.
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. #T4#
El Toro trying to control the position but Hellstrom is working away.
El Toro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hellstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hellstrom takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hellstrom is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
El Toro wants to control but Hellstrom is keeping him busy. #T5#
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.
Hellstrom can't do much from the bottom here.
El Toro content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hellstrom is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro scoring with punches from side control. #T6#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hellstrom on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hellstrom down.
Hellstrom is not content to let El Toro control the position.
El Toro controlling from side mount.
Hellstrom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on El Toro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
El Toro working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hellstrom struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on El Toro's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hellstrom is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
El Toro controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Hellstrom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hellstrom tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
El Toro is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
El Toro landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
El Toro in side control lands a decent elbow.
El Toro is looking to take a break and control but Hellstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro working away.#T8#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
El Toro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
El Toro lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hellstrom down.
#ROC2#
Hellstrom is rocked!
El Toro cracks Hellstrom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Hellstrom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for El Toro! That's hurt Hellstrom! Will he recover? El Toro fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
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Event:
BFF 19: Ahmadzai v Shamkhalaev
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Alkayaev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but El Toro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alkayaev looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
El Toro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#TD#
El Toro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alkayaev is trying to defend but El Toro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Alkayaev is looking to get back to is feet but El Toro passes into side control.
El Toro cracks Alkayaev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alkayaev taking a bit of punishment here - El Toro scoring with strikes.
Alkayaev being controlled for a moment.
El Toro scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Alkayaev is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and El Toro can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galtero El Toro!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
El Toro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Turturro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Turturro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Turturro from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro won't allow El Toro to sweep him here. #SUB#
Turturro drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Turturro jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turturro is one step ahead there.
Turturro advances to half guard. #T1#
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Turturro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Turturro seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Turturro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. El Toro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turturro. #SUB#
Turturro is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! El Toro is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dino Turturro!
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