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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 5
Date: Nov 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Jaan Mirtel!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyao fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Mirtel 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: Miyao (0) vs (4) Mirtel
Mirtel trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom.
Miyao struggling a bit here.
Miyao gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Miyao (0) vs (6) Mirtel
Miyao is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirtel tries to control but Miyao wriggling away.
Miyao 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.
Mirtel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Miyao tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mirtel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (9) Mirtel
Mirtel wants to control the pace but Miyao is squirming around nicely.
Mirtel controlling his opponent.
Miyao can't escape the position.
Mirtel trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Mirtel avoids the attempt from Miyao to control.#T2#
Mirtel trying to control but Miyao is having none of it.
Miyao is working to get back to half guard.
Miyao wants to control but Mirtel is having none of it.
Mirtel wants to take his opponent's back but instead Miyao manages to regain half guard.
Miyao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Mirtel passes into half guard.
Miyao wants to get back to full guard.
Mirtel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (0) vs (12) Mirtel
Miyao manages to get back to half guard.
Mirtel controlling the action here.
Mirtel is stalling here. Miyao is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mirtel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Miyao has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (4) vs (12) Mirtel
Mirtel tries to bench press Miyao off him but Miyao keeps the position. #T4#
Miyao content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mirtel can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Miyao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mirtel wants to control but Miyao postures up.#T5##SUB#
Miyao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mirtel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mirtel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miyao's best efforts.
Mirtel trying to control but Miyao postures up.
#SUB#
Miyao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mirtel wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mirtel tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control.#T6#
Miyao is trying to control. Mirtel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyao tries to pass to full mount but Mirtel defends it.
Mirtel wants to get back to full guard but Miyao has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (7) vs (12) Mirtel
Mirtel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (7) vs (14) Mirtel
Mirtel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (7) vs (17) Mirtel
Miyao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Miyao wants to control but Mirtel is keeping busy.
#T7##SUB2#
Mirtel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyao defends it well.
Miyao regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Mirtel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Miyao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Miyao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (9) vs (17) Mirtel
Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirtel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirtel is trying to keep Miyao in close.
#T8#
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully.
Mirtel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Mirtel wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Miyao has taken Mirtel's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Mirtel has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao!
A very excited looking Joao Miyao 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:
AW Invitational - Round 4
Date: Nov 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Rip Dolomite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jaan Mirtel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Mirtel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dolomite (0) vs (4) Mirtel
A lull in the action here.
Mirtel is looking to take a break and control but Dolomite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dolomite wants to control but Mirtel postures up.#SUB2#
Mirtel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dolomite knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dolomite prevents Mirtel from moving into mount. #T1#
Dolomite wants to control but Mirtel postures up.
Mirtel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Mirtel tries for a kimura but Dolomite is defending well.
Dolomite is not content to let Mirtel control the position.
Mirtel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dolomite's legs. #T2##SUB2#
Mirtel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dolomite, who protects the arm well.
Dolomite wants to control but Mirtel postures up.#SUB2#
Mirtel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mirtel tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Mirtel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dolomite rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mirtel's guard! Nice work there by Dolomite! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolomite (2) vs (4) Mirtel
Mirtel is trying to control the position but Dolomite postures up.
Mirtel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dolomite (2) vs (6) Mirtel
Mirtel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirtel passes Dolomite's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Mirtel prevents Dolomite from improving his position.
Mirtel slows the pace down in half guard.
Mirtel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dolomite keeps working.
Mirtel slows the pace down in half guard.
Dolomite trying to hold on to Mirtel's head to control him but Mirtel postures up.
#T5#
Mirtel is looking to advance position but Dolomite won't allow it.
Mirtel keeps trying to improve his position.
Mirtel stalling away here and it's allowed Dolomite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mirtel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dolomite is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Mirtel postures up.
Mirtel passes Dolomite's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Mirtel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dolomite sees it coming and defends easily.
Mirtel is pressing down on Dolomite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dolomite is holding on for now.
Dolomite wants to control but Mirtel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mirtel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dolomite has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dolomite wants to control but Mirtel is keeping busy.
#T7#
Mirtel trying to mount his opponent but Dolomite defends it.
Mirtel is keen to just control but Dolomite is a slippery customer.
Dolomite wants to control but Mirtel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mirtel trying to mount his opponent but Dolomite defends it.
Dolomite is trying is best to control the position here.
Dolomite is staying active underneath Mirtel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mirtel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dolomite (2) vs (9) Mirtel#T8#
Mirtel looking to control but Dolomite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mirtel avoids the attempt from Dolomite to control.#SUB2#
Mirtel working for a guillotine from mount but Dolomite is in no mood to give up.
Mirtel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mirtel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9##SUB2#
Mirtel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dolomite stops Mirtel from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mirtel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Dolomite can't escape the position.
Mirtel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mirtel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dolomite wants to hold on but Mirtel pushes him away.
Dolomite is squirming around, avoiding Mirtel's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Mirtel avoids the attempt from Dolomite to control.
Mirtel tries to control but Dolomite wriggling away.
Mirtel avoids the attempt from Dolomite to control.#SUB2#
Mirtel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dolomite is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dolomite and Mirtel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dolomite is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Dolomite manages to get back to half guard.
Dolomite is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirtel not doing much here.
Dolomite is not content to let Mirtel control the position.#T13#
Dolomite is trying to control but can't.
Mirtel is trying to control. Dolomite wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dolomite keeping control of the position.
Dolomite is trying to maintain the position but Mirtel is very close to passing his half guard.
Mirtel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Mirtel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dolomite is just riding it out for now. Mirtel eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Mirtel stalling away here and it's allowed Dolomite to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Dolomite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dolomite keeping full guard, as Mirtel tries to pass.
Mirtel trying to control but Dolomite is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirtel wins on points by 9 to 2.
Jaan Mirtel spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 3
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Avital Lavi!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lavi wants to clinch.#TD#
Mirtel drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Lavi
Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mirtel is pushing down on Lavi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mirtel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mirtel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lavi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lavi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lavi looking for a guillotine here but Mirtel defends easily.
Lavi trying to control the position.
#T1#
Mirtel won't allow Lavi to sweep him here.
Mirtel trying to control but Lavi is working from the bottom.
Mirtel is pushing down on Lavi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lavi is fighting to maintain full guard but Mirtel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lavi wants to control but Mirtel is keeping busy.
Mirtel is stalling here. Lavi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mirtel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lavi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mirtel (2) vs (4) Lavi
Mirtel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lavi is keen to just control but Mirtel is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Mirtel won't allow Lavi to pass to mount.
Lavi trying to control from half guard but Mirtel is working away.
Lavi stalling.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirtel is trying to control but can't.
Lavi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lavi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Lavi trying to control the action but Mirtel is working from the bottom.
Mirtel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mirtel wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lavi passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (7) Lavi
Mirtel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Mirtel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lavi trying to mount his opponent but Mirtel defends it. #T4#
Lavi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mirtel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mirtel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mirtel keeping full guard, as Lavi tries to pass.
Lavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirtel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lavi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lavi looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Mirtel is trying to control the position but Lavi postures up. #SUB#
Mirtel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirtel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirtel keeping full guard, as Lavi tries to pass.
Mirtel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Lavi
Lavi is trying to control the position but Mirtel postures up.
Mirtel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (7) vs (7) Lavi#T6#
Lavi is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mirtel is trying to get an arm triangle but Lavi is defending well.
Lavi tries to buck Mirtel off but Mirtel is having none of it.
Mirtel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lavi! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (9) vs (7) Lavi
Lavi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T7#
Lavi is looking to improve his position.
Mirtel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (12) vs (7) Lavi
Lavi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mirtel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mirtel wants to control the pace but Lavi is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Mirtel prevents Lavi from getting the reversal.
Mirtel is looking to work his way around to Lavi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lavi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (15) vs (7) Lavi#SUB#
Mirtel is persistently looking for the submission but Lavi is defending it well.
#SUB#
Mirtel is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Lavi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Mirtel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lavi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lavi for a finish. #T9##SUB#
Mirtel has managed to slip his arm under Lavi's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lavi is tapping out! Submission win for Mirtel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaan Mirtel! |
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Event:
AW Invitational - Round 2
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Cleetus Boone!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boone shoots in but no luck this time.
Boone shoots for a takedown but Mirtel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Mirtel drives through with a takedown into Boone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Boone
Mirtel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boone is keeping the position for now.
Mirtel won't allow Boone to sweep him here.
Mirtel stays in close to Boone's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirtel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone being controlled here, momentarily.
Mirtel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Mirtel trying to control but Boone is working from the bottom.
Mirtel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mirtel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mirtel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (2) Boone
Mirtel trying to control the position.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Mirtel is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mirtel is trying to control but can't.
Mirtel wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (5) Boone
Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Mirtel is trying to control Boone's posture but Boone avoids it.
Mirtel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (2) vs (7) Boone#T3#
Mirtel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boone is trying to control. Mirtel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boone stalling away here and it's allowed Mirtel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet.
Mirtel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boone manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Boone
Mirtel wants to pass the guard but Boone is keeping the position.#T4#
Mirtel wants to control from the top but Boone keeps moving.
Mirtel trying to move into half guard but instead Boone has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (9) Boone
Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet. #SUB#
Mirtel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mirtel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boone is one step ahead there.
Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T5#
Boone trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mirtel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (6) vs (9) Boone
Mirtel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mirtel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mirtel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boone is trying to keep Mirtel in close.
Mirtel looking to sit in guard and control but Boone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (6) vs (11) Boone#T6#
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Boone has moved into half guard.
Boone prevents Mirtel from improving his position.
Mirtel has a hand on Boone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (14) Boone
Mirtel gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Mirtel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boone passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (17) Boone
Mirtel is trying to improve his position.
Mirtel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boone presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (6) vs (19) Boone
Mirtel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boone tries to control but Mirtel wriggling away. #T8#
Mirtel 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.
Mirtel is looking to get back to full guard here but Boone has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (22) Boone
Mirtel wants to control but Boone postures up.
Mirtel is looking to reverse the position.
Mirtel is not content to let Boone control the position.
Mirtel tries to improve position but can't.
Mirtel is trying to escape the position but Boone is controlling the position. #T9#
Mirtel is trying to get back to half guard.
Mirtel manages to get back to half guard.
Mirtel has a hand on Boone's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boone takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (25) Boone
Boone prevents Mirtel from getting the reversal.
Mirtel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (6) vs (28) Boone
I really don't envy Mirtel right now.
Mirtel prevents Boone from getting a body triangle.
Mirtel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T10#
Boone keeps control of the position as Mirtel tries to break free.
Mirtel trying to control the hands but Boone won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Mirtel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Mirtel trying to control the hands but Boone breaks the grip.
Boone has the hooks in. Mirtel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Mirtel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mirtel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Mirtel regains half guard.
Mirtel tries to roll over but Boone keeps him under control.
Mirtel wants to sweep but Boone has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (31) Boone#T12#
Mirtel can't do much from the bottom here.
Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Boone keeps moving and retains side control.
Mirtel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mirtel is looking to improve his position.
Mirtel is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Mirtel wants to get back to full guard but Boone has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (6) vs (34) Boone
Mirtel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boone wants to control but Mirtel is keeping him busy.
Boone controls the position.
Mirtel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Mirtel is trying to work for a sweep but Boone has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mirtel (6) vs (36) Boone
Mirtel is just holding on here. Boone manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (6) vs (39) Boone
Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Boone controlling the position well here. Mirtel rolled but Boone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boone is not going to allow Mirtel to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boone trying to control momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boone wins on points by 39 to 6.
An out of breath Cleetus Boone 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:
AW Invitational - Round 1
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jaan Mirtel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grappling Panda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mirtel feints and as Panda raises his hands in defense, Mirtel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (0) Panda
Mirtel trying to move into half guard but instead Panda has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (2) vs (2) Panda
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Panda has moved into half guard.
Mirtel tries to get to full guard but Panda has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mirtel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mirtel actively working from the bottom here.
Panda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Panda moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mirtel. Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (2) vs (5) Panda
Panda is staying tight to Mirtel's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Mirtel tries to improve position but can't.
Panda working away.
Mirtel is looking to reverse the position.
Mirtel is working hard here to advance position.
Panda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mirtel keeps working.
Mirtel is looking to reverse the position.
Mirtel wants to control but Panda postures up.
Mirtel is being controlled here. #T2#
Mirtel is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Panda swings around for an armbar but Mirtel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panda's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (5) Panda
Panda keeping full guard, as Mirtel tries to pass.
Panda is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirtel is looking to pass into half guard but Panda pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Panda is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mirtel (4) vs (7) Panda#SUB#
Mirtel has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Mirtel trying to control the position.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Panda has eaten all the pies!#T3#
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Mirtel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Mirtel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Mirtel looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirtel, not yet. #T4#
Mirtel wants to control the position but Panda says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Mirtel is holding on to half guard well.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but Panda is controlling well.
Panda stalling. #T5#
Mirtel is trying to get back to full guard.
Mirtel moves into full guard.
Panda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mirtel keeping moving, preventing Panda from controlling successfully.
Mirtel controls Panda momentarily but Panda frees himself. #T6#
Mirtel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panda is one step ahead there.
Mirtel is trying to hold Panda in close to prevent damage but Panda has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Mirtel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Panda pulls his head out easily.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mirtel trying to control but Panda postures up.
Panda is trying to control. Mirtel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Mirtel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Panda is working away from the top position though.
Panda wants to control but Mirtel is keeping him busy.
Mirtel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mirtel (4) vs (10) Panda
Panda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Panda manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mirtel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mirtel (4) vs (13) Panda
Mirtel tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Mirtel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Panda trying to control momentarily.
Panda 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#
Panda is hanging on to Mirtel's back as he tries to escape.
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.
#SUB2#
Panda tightening his grip on Mirtel, looking for the choke.
Panda avoiding Mirtel 's attempts to control his hands. #T10#
Mirtel wants to escape the position.
Mirtel trying to control the position but Panda manages to sink in the hooks.
Panda just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Panda tries to keep control of the position but Mirtel is staying busy.
Mirtel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Mirtel looking for submissions off his back.
Mirtel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Mirtel trying to hold on to Panda's head to control him but Panda postures up.
Mirtel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Mirtel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mirtel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mirtel wants to improve his position but instead Panda has moved into half guard.
#T12#
Mirtel is not content to let Panda control the position.
Panda prevents Mirtel from improving his position.
Mirtel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Panda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Panda's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mirtel (8) vs (13) Panda
Mirtel is looking to control Panda but Panda is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Panda just trying to survive but Mirtel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Panda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mirtel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T13##SUB#
Mirtel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Panda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Panda for a finish. #SUB#
Panda fending off the submission attempt from Mirtel. #SUB#
Panda 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 Mirtel gets his way!
Mirtel is breathing heavily.#T14#
Panda trying to control the hands but Mirtel breaks the grip.
Mirtel tries to keep control of the position but Panda is staying busy.
Panda trying to control the hands but Mirtel won't let him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mirtel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda wins on points by 13 to 8. |
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