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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 71 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 31 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petersen (4) vs (0) Peieira
Peieira is looking to regain half guard here but Petersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Petersen is staying tight to Peieira's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Petersen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Peieira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Peieira is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Petersen trying to control the position but Peieira is working away.
Petersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working. #T1#
Petersen taking a breather here.
Peieira is trying to get back to half guard.
Peieira is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
Peieira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Peieira
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Peieira trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Peieira has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Peieira advancing to mount.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Peieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is not content to let Peieira control the position.
Petersen wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Peieira has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (5) Peieira
Peieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Peieira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen regains half guard.#T3#
Peieira wants to take a breather but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen has control of Peieira's left arm, preventing Peieira from doing any damage.
Petersen continues to stall.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peieira content to stall in guard here. #T4#
Petersen is trying to keep Peieira in close.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen seems keen to control Peieira's posture.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peieira manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (6) vs (5) Peieira
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Peieira trying to control the position.
Peieira wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Petersen is pushing down on Peieira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Peieira is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen trying to control the pace.
Petersen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Peieira for as long as he can get away with.
Petersen wants to take a breather but Peieira is having none of it.
Peieira wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen is taking a breather. Peieira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petersen trying to control the action but Peieira is working from the bottom. #T6#
Peieira wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Peieira wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peieira keeps working.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Peieira! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (5) Peieira
Petersen looking to control but Peieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Petersen controlling the pace for now.
Peieira is wriggling around trying to escape.
Petersen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Peieira is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (7) Peieira#T8#
Petersen has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Peieira has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (10) Peieira
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen is trying to work for a sweep but Peieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (9) vs (12) Peieira
Petersen regains half guard.
Petersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Peieira from advancing position.
Petersen wants to control but Peieira is keeping busy.
Petersen controlling the position for now.#T9#
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Peieira trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Peieira preventing the sweep.
Petersen wants to hit a sweep here but Peieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Petersen there! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (9) vs (15) Peieira
Petersen stops Peieira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T10#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Peieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Peieira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Petersen to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (9) vs (18) Peieira
Petersen just trying to survive but Peieira is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Peieira doesn't have the hooks in and Petersen manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (11) vs (18) Peieira
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peieira is keeping the position for now.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T11#
Peieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Peieira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen pushing down on Peieira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Petersen controlling the action here.
Petersen is trying to control. Peieira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peieira wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Petersen content to control rather than advance.
Peieira trying to control here.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Peieira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Peieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Peieira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peieira controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira wins on points by 18 to 11.
A very excited looking Caio Peieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 44 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laitila.
Etxeberria misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Laitila tries to sprawl but Etxeberria drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (0) Laitila
Etxeberria trying to mount his opponent but Laitila defends it.
Laitila works his way to full guard. Good work.
Etxeberria wants to control from the top but Laitila keeps moving.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Laitila has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Laitila has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Etxeberria is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Laitila. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (0) Laitila#T1#
Etxeberria just content to control the position. #SUB#
Etxeberria is trying to get an arm triangle but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is looking to regain half guard here but Etxeberria keeps moving and retains side control.
Etxeberria advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Etxeberria (7) vs (0) Laitila#T2#
Laitila working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Laitila is holding on tight.
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing that Etxeberria has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laitila can't escape the position.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Laitila bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (7) vs (2) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Laitila trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Laitila looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Etxeberria looking to control but Laitila passes into half guard.
Laitila is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Etxeberria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.#T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Laitila in close.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila won't allow Etxeberria to sweep him here. #T6#
Laitila stands and throws Etxeberria's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (7) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila trying to control the action but Etxeberria is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Laitila working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Etxeberria stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T7#
Etxeberria is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Etxeberria is working away.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Etxeberria keeps working.
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Laitila is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Laitila not doing much here.
Laitila is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T9#
Laitila looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Etxeberria is trying to maintain the position but Laitila is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T10#
Laitila trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Laitila is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Etxeberria reverses the position - he's now on top in Laitila's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (7) Laitila
Laitila wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping him busy. #T11#
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Etxeberria has a hand on Laitila's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laitila takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (10) Laitila
Laitila tries to control but Etxeberria wriggling away.
Laitila wants to take his opponent's back but Etxeberria doesn't allow it. #T12#
Etxeberria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Laitila looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Laitila sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Laitila seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T13#
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Etxeberria is looking for a sweep. Laitila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila is looking to advance position but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Laitila is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Laitila wants to free his trapped foot but Etxeberria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria trying to control but Laitila postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 147
Date: May 01, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 58 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Suarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Suarez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Trumpinov preventing the sweep.
Suarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well.
Trumpinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Suarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trumpinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov tries to roll over but Suarez keeps him under control.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well. #T1#
Trumpinov is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trumpinov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Trumpinov can't keep his opponent in guard - Suarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suarez prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.#SUB#
Suarez seems to be looking for submissions.
Trumpinov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suarez is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Suarez is looking to pass Trumpinov's guard but actually Trumpinov recovers to full guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumpinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpinov looking to control.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez slips nicely into half guard.
Trumpinov trying to hold on to Suarez's head to control him but Suarez postures up.
Suarez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T3#
Suarez won't allow Trumpinov to sweep him here.
Trumpinov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Trumpinov looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpinov, not yet.
Suarez trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov controls Suarez momentarily but Suarez frees himself.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Trumpinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trumpinov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (2) vs (2) Trumpinov#T4##SUB#
Suarez working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpinov to get to half guard.
Trumpinov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Suarez actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suarez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trumpinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Suarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Trumpinov pushing down on Suarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov controlling the action here.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Trumpinov is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it. #T6#
Suarez wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
Trumpinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Trumpinov from advancing to side control.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Trumpinov prevents Suarez from improving his position.#T7#
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez tries to roll over but Trumpinov keeps him under control.
Suarez is staying active underneath Trumpinov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Trumpinov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T8#
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Trumpinov postures up.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there.
Trumpinov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Suarez trying to control the position.
Trumpinov trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov stays in close to Suarez's body and controls the position.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Suarez wants to sweep here but Trumpinov controlling him for the moment.
Suarez keeping moving, preventing Trumpinov from controlling successfully.
Trumpinov advances to half guard.
Trumpinov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trumpinov trying to control from half guard but Suarez is working away. #T11#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Trumpinov in particular looking to stall.
Trumpinov is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Trumpinov is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Trumpinov manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (2) vs (5) Trumpinov#T12#
Suarez is looking to improve his position but Trumpinov isn't that keen on the idea.
Trumpinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trumpinov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov wants to control the pace but Suarez is squirming around nicely.
Suarez tries to hold on but Trumpinov postures up.
Suarez reaches up to try and control the position but Trumpinov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Suarez rolls and tries to escape and now Trumpinov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (2) vs (8) Trumpinov
Suarez prevents Trumpinov from getting a body triangle.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Trumpinov won't let him. #T14#
Suarez tries to roll but Trumpinov sticks to his back.
Trumpinov keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Trumpinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Trumpinov breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Trumpinov not allowing Suarez to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Donovan Trumpinov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Femme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Femme checks the leg kick.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Femme slips a jab from Gebhardt.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Gebhardt slips under a jab from Femme.
Gebhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut.
Femme tests Gebhardt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Gebhardt counters with a nice leg kick.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Gebhardt is out of range.
Nice cross by Femme.
Femme works Gebhardt's body with a nice hook.
Femme cracks a nice hook into Gebhardt's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gebhardt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Femme with a hook.
Femme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Femme saw that one coming.
Gebhardt throws an overhand right that lands on Femme's shoulder, as Femme tries to avoid the shot.
Femme thuds a left hand into Gebhardt's body.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Femme takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Gebhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Femme keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Femme misses with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Femme ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Femme throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
Gebhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Femme throws out the jab.
Gebhardt misses with a wild body shot.
Femme takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Femme misses with a hook to the body
and Gebhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Gebhardt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Gebhardt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Femme scores with a jab. Gebhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Gebhardt off the cage and back into range.
Femme missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gebhardt connects with a body shot.
Femme fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Femme misses with a straight right.
Femme takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gebhardt scores with a jab to the head.
Gebhardt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
Femme scores with a nice strike.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme lands with a cross.
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Femme bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Femme throws out a loose jab but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Donk. Femme catches Gebhardt right on the button with a cross.
A big right from Femme misses.
Femme drops his hands momentarily and Gebhardt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Gebhardt's belly button to the back.
Femme throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Femme.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Femme.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a low kick, right behind Femme 's knee.
Gebhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gebhardt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Femme misses with a looping left.
Femme scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gebhardt throws a big shot that misses.
Gebhardt is looking to slow Femme down with leg kicks.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Femme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Femme strikes.
Femme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Femme wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Femme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
An attempted straight right counter from Femme misses the target.
Femme misses with a body punch
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Femme throws a hook but Gebhardt blocks it.
Femme misses with a hook
and Gebhardt counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Gebhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Femme.
Femme throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
A left lands for Femme.
Nice shot by Gebhardt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Gebhardt slips a jab from Femme.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
It seemed like Gebhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gebhardt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Violent Femme dominated that round.
That's time! Femme's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good exchange - Gebhardt coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Femme shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gebhardt sprawls well. Gebhardt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Femme gets slowly back to his feet.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Femme.
Femme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Femme throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gebhardt missing with a left hand there. Femme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Violent Femme is winning the standup battle so far.
Femme fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Femme throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gebhardt ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Gebhardt lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Femme missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Femme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gebhardt digs a good body shot into Femme's ribs.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Femme moved out of range.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Femme throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
letting Gebhardt counter with a right hand.
Gebhardt stuns Femme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Femme misses the target.
Femme throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gebhardt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gebhardt tests Femme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme moves away from the strike by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt connects with a right hand. Femme shakes it off.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Femme.
Femme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gebhardt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Femme looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
Femme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
and Gebhardt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Femme - just one landing.
Femme stuns Gebhardt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme scores with a hook to the body. Gebhardt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Femme throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
Femme slips a straight right by Gebhardt.
Femme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick that misses.
Gebhardt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Gebhardt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gebhardt misses with a low kick.
Femme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Femme.
Femme staying out of range there.
Femme scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Femme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Femme throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
Femme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gebhardt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Femme is rocked!
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Gebhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gebhardt.
Femme misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Gebhardt as Femme shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Violent Femme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Gebhardt misses with a hook.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Femme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Femme swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Gebhardt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gebhardt moves away.
A shot to the body from Femme misses
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Femme.
Femme tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gebhardt was well out of range. Poor timing from Femme.
Gebhardt avoids the body shot from Femme.
Gebhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Femme lands.
Femme scores with a decent looking hook.
Gebhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Gebhardt misses.
Femme misses with a hook
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gebhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Femme.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Femme throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Femme cracks Gebhardt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt missing with a left hand there. Femme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Colby Gebhardt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Femme bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Femme slows the pace down.
Gebhardt tries to escape but Femme is in control. #ES2#
Gebhardt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Femme throws the left hand but Gebhardt avoids the punch easily.
Gebhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Femme slips under a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Femme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Gebhardt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gebhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Femme.
Gebhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Femme blocks a head kick by Gebhardt.
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!
Femme throws a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head but Gebhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gebhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Gebhardt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Femme throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Femme misses.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Femme.
Gebhardt throws a lazy right hand but Femme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Femme throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Femme just misses with a punch to the body.
Gebhardt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Femme throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Femme lands a head shot.
Femme misses with a left hand
and Gebhardt counters with a nice uppercut.
Gebhardt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Femme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Femme misses with an uppercut
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Femme jabs Gebhardt right on the nose. Gebhardt blinks but takes it well.
Gebhardt defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Gebhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Femme misses with a wild body shot.
Gebhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gebhardt throws out a counter right but Femme avoids it with no problem.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Femme connects with a body shot that sends Gebhardt's belly button to the back.
Femme rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt is trying to counter with his kicks.
Femme has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gebhardt finds it's way round the side to connect with Femme's head.
Femme swings widly with a right hand
and Gebhardt counters with a stiff right hand.
Gebhardt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gebhardt blocking some punches.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Femme avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Gebhardt gets through Femme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Femme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gebhardt struggles to land a body shot inside as Femme controls his hands.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Femme.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Femme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Femme blocks an uppercut.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Femme.
Gebhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Gebhardt blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Gebhardt.
Femme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gebhardt swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Femme throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gebhardt misses with the head strike.
Gebhardt misses with a body punch.
Femme blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt cracks Femme with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
Femme misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Femme.
Femme blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
Femme prevents a body shot from Gebhardt.
Femme takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Femme breaks from the clinch.
Femme misses with an uppercut
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Femme moved out of range nicely.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Gebhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Femme ducked under it nicely.
Femme appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Femme. Gebhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gebhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Femme scores with the left hand. Gebhardt knows he should have avoided that one.
Femme slips under a jab.
Femme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Gebhardt misses.
Femme thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Colby Gebhardt.
I think Gebhardt 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Colby Gebhardt!
Colby Gebhardt 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:
OFK 395 - Nik Vs Lingfield
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Jumayev throws a lazy head kick
and Marek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jumayev misses with a head kick.
Marek connects with a single shot there.
Marek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jumayev moves away.
Jumayev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab from Marek.
Jumayev looks to land a body kick but Marek moved away.
Nice body kick there by Jumayev.
Marek lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marek lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marek moves in looking to clinch but Jumayev pushes him off.#CL#
Marek fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jumayev, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jumayev is trying to break the clinch but Marek is controlling him.
Marek pushes Jumayev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
I was talking to Marek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short uppercut from Marek.
Jumayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek. #BC2#
Jumayev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Marek moves into range and clinches up with Jumayev.
Jumayev scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Marek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Marek as the two fighters clinch.
Jumayev can't find room to land a body shot as Marek controls the action.
Marek lands with a right to the head.
Jumayev throws a punch but it's blocked by Marek.
Marek is leaning against Jumayev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jumayev tries to circle away but Marek has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Marek.
Jumayev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Jumayev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jumayev misses with a lunging right hand
and Marek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick lands from Marek.
Marek lands with a straight right. Jumayev didn't see that one coming.
Jumayev misses with a head kick.
Jumayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jumayev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Marek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Marek. #T2#
Marek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jumayev's head.
A jab lands there for Marek.
Marek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jumayev.
Jumayev replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Marek blocks it well.
A big right from Jumayev misses.
Gregor Marek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marek is looking to clinch.
Jumayev drops his hands momentarily and Marek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marek cracks Jumayev with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Jumayev gets tackled into the cage by Marek. Marek maintains the clinch.
Jumayev is looking to break free of the clinch but Marek has double underhooks.
Marek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marek tries a body shot but Jumayev blocks it.
Marek is working Jumayev over against the cage.
Marek throws a head punch that misses.
Marek lands a hook that snaps the head of Jumayev backwards.
Marek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jumayev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Jumayev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jumayev throws the kick towards the body but Marek avoids it.#CL#
Marek moves into the clinch.#T3#
Marek blocks a body shot from Jumayev.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jumayev swings wildly with an uppercut but Marek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jumayev blocks a body shot from Marek.
Marek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jumayev tries to break the clinch but Marek is controlling the position.
Jumayev tries a body shot but Marek blocks it.
Marek blocks an uppercut.
Marek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marek gets through Jumayev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Jumayev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jumayev tries to move into range but Marek moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Jumayev is rocked!
Marek shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jumayev eats them both and turns towards Marek to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jumayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Marek finish him?
Marek steps in with a hook that catches Jumayev right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Marek follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jumayev looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Marek!
Gregor Marek gave a mention to Conviction in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
HZN 17 Harris V Rutger
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Maitonaama throws a looping overhand right but Barbosa ducks down to avoid it.
Barbosa misses with a straight left.
Maitonaama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gumburcules Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa lands a nice shot to the body.
Barbosa missing with a left hand there. Maitonaama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maitonaama throws an overhand right that lands on Barbosa's shoulder, as Barbosa tries to avoid the shot.
Barbosa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Maitonaama just misses with a punch to the body.
Maitonaama lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbosa off the cage and back into range.
Maitonaama scores with a jab. Barbosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barbosa sprawls well. Barbosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Maitonaama gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Maitonaama scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maitonaama tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Barbosa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maitonaama is controlling him well.
Barbosa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Maitonaama in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Maitonaama in side control, throwing shots but Barbosa defends.
Maitonaama tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maitonaama is controlling him well.
Maitonaama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barbosa keeps working.
Barbosa managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Maitonaama.
#T2#
Maitonaama working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Maitonaama working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maitonaama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Maitonaama in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Maitonaama fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Maitonaama working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T3#
Maitonaama tries to advance to mount but Barbosa denies him.
Barbosa is trying to get back to his feet.
Barbosa stops Maitonaama from passing to mount.
Barbosa is pushing Maitonaama's head away, looking to escape. Maitonaama manages to hold on to the position though.
Check out the look on Maitonaama's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Maitonaama is trying to get an arm triangle but Barbosa is defending well.
Barbosa defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Maitonaama thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Barbosa is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maitonaama asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T4#
Maitonaama misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Maitonaama crashes against the mat.
Maitonaama with the ground and pound but Barbosa regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Maitonaama 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.
Maitonaama is nestled in close to Barbosa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Maitonaama is working for a kimura but Barbosa is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maitonaama trying to control from Barbosa's half guard. Barbosa has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Maitonaama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maitonaama closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbosa circles away.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Maitonaama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barbosa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barbosa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barbosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maitonaama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maitonaama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Maitonaama coming out on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa cracks Maitonaama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD#
Maitonaama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Maitonaama is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barbosa is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barbosa has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Barbosa wants to get up but he can't break Maitonaama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Barbosa wants to stand and escape but instead Maitonaama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Maitonaama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barbosa's guard.
Barbosa is trying to stand up here but Maitonaama is controlling him well. #SUB#
Maitonaama is working for a submission of some sort.
Barbosa is staying active underneath Maitonaama, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2##SUB#
Maitonaama wants to work for an arm triangle but Barbosa is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Barbosa manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Maitonaama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barbosa circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice defenses there by Maitonaama.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Barbosa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Maitonaama sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Antonio Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maitonaama staying out of range there.
Maitonaama on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barbosa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD2#
Barbosa cracks Maitonaama with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barbosa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Maitonaama to stand back up!#ROC2#Maitonaama is rocked!
Barbosa with the inside leg kick.
Oh Maitonaama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barbosa throws a leg kick but Maitonaama sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch combination from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Barbosa as Maitonaama shoots in.
Barbosa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maitonaama slips a straight right by Barbosa.
Maitonaama is looking to clinch.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barbosa misses with a body shot.
Barbosa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maitonaama is out of range.
Barbosa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barbosa misses the jab.
Maitonaama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barbosa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maitonaama dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Maitonaama connects with a right hand. Barbosa shakes it off.
Barbosa misses with a hook. Maitonaama ducked under it nicely.
Maitonaama walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Barbosa lands a big right hand that sends Maitonaama crashing to the mat! Barbosa stays standing though and waves Maitonaama back to his feet!
Barbosa throws a sloppy body shot
and Maitonaama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barbosa misses with a looping left.
Maitonaama appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maitonaama ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maitonaama misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a big right hand! Oh Maitonaama is in trouble here! Barbosa follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Barbosa!
A very excited looking Antonio Barbosa 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:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Mean Gean! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 40 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gean. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gean (4) vs (0) O'Reilly
Gean trying to control the position but O'Reilly is working away.
Gean 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.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Gean tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O'Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gean wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly can't do much from the bottom here.
O'Reilly gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Gean is trying to control the action in half guard but O'Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gean is pressing down on O'Reilly's thigh, looking to free his foot. O'Reilly is holding on for now.
O'Reilly is looking to control Gean's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can O'Reilly avoid being mounted?
O'Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
O'Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gean is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Gean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Gean tries to pass the half guard into mount. O'Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gean is thwarting O'Reilly's attempts to control the position.
Gean trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
Gean is working hard here to advance position.
O'Reilly gets full guard.#T3#
Gean is looking to pass into half guard but O'Reilly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O'Reilly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (4) vs (2) O'Reilly
O'Reilly trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Gean gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (6) vs (2) O'Reilly
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
O'Reilly has his foot on Gean's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gean works his way back into a safe position though.
Gean trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but O'Reilly is retaining full guard.
Gean showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Gean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O'Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gean is looking to pass into half guard but O'Reilly pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now O'Reilly is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (6) vs (4) O'Reilly
Gean is trying to control the position but O'Reilly postures up.
O'Reilly advances to half guard.
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that O'Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
O'Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Gean defends it.
Gean wants to control but O'Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Gean is defending against the submission attempts here by O'Reilly.
O'Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gean is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
O'Reilly not doing much here.
Gean preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
O'Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gean has a hand on O'Reilly's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. O'Reilly takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gean (6) vs (7) O'Reilly#T7#
Gean is trying to escape the mount.
O'Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gean is looking to escape.
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.
Gean tries to hold on but O'Reilly pushes him away.
Gean is squirming around, avoiding O'Reilly's attempts to control the action.
O'Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O'Reilly is looking to work his way around to Gean's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Gean tries to reverse the position but O'Reilly maintains control.
O'Reilly wants to control the pace but Gean is squirming around nicely.
O'Reilly prevents Gean from getting the reversal.
O'Reilly content just to control the position here.
O'Reilly looking to control but Gean is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Gean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O'Reilly fails to advance to Gean's back.
O'Reilly content just to control the position here.
Gean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
O'Reilly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gean is looking to escape. #SUB2#
O'Reilly swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gean is now in O'Reilly's guard. A big mistake from O'Reilly there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (8) vs (7) O'Reilly
O'Reilly pulls Gean in to control the position. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gean drops back looking for a leg! O'Reilly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and O'Reilly manages to kick Gean off! Gean jumps back into O'Reilly's guard.
O'Reilly controlling Gean's posture. #T11#
O'Reilly controls Gean momentarily but Gean frees himself. #SUB2#
O'Reilly looking for a guillotine here but Gean defends easily.
#SUB#
Gean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gean passes O'Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T12##SUB#
Gean 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.
O'Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Gean sits in half guard. #SUB#
O'Reilly is defending against the submission attempts here by Gean.
O'Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
O'Reilly 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.
O'Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean preventing the sweep.
Gean looking to sit in guard and control but O'Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (8) vs (9) O'Reilly
O'Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T14#
O'Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O'Reilly trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gean is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gean (10) vs (9) O'Reilly
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O'Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gean takes the fight on points by 10 to 9.
A relieved looking Mean Gean 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:
Bots de Garra 144
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
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 42 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 57 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Trumpinov misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez feinted with a counter takedown.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Trumpinov.
Trumpinov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Alvarez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Trumpinov.
Trumpinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Alvarez defends it nicely.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Trumpinov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvarez pinned against the ropes. Alvarez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Alvarez. No joy for Trumpinov on that attempt.
Alvarez tries to counter with a takedown but Trumpinov is quick to defend against it.
Trumpinov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
so Alvarez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is keeping the position.#T1#
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
We've been hearing good reports from Alvarez'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.
Trumpinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Trumpinov has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Alvarez is pushing down on Trumpinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trumpinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Alvarez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Trumpinov is looking to get back to full guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Alvarez seems content to control.#T4#
Trumpinov won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Trumpinov has a hand on Alvarez's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Alvarez takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (8) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov wants to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Alvarez trying to control but Trumpinov is having none of it.
Trumpinov is looking to get to half guard.
Trumpinov tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.#T5#
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Trumpinov holds on to Alvarez around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Alvarez controlling the pace for now. #T6#
Trumpinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trumpinov is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Trumpinov tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Trumpinov tries to reverse the position but Alvarez maintains control.#T7#
Alvarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alvarez tries to control but Trumpinov wriggling away.
Trumpinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Trumpinov tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Trumpinov is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
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.
Trumpinov is looking to improve his position but Alvarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Trumpinov is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez wants to control the action but instead Trumpinov gets a body lock and reverses into Alvarez's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (8) vs (2) Trumpinov#T9#
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trumpinov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T10#
Trumpinov wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Trumpinov being controlled here momentarily.
Trumpinov looking to sit in guard and control but Alvarez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (10) vs (2) Trumpinov#T11#
Trumpinov trying to control the position.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top 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.#T12#
Trumpinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Trumpinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez trying to control but Trumpinov is working from the bottom.
Trumpinov wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Alvarez controlling from the top position.
Trumpinov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez passes Trumpinov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Trumpinov tries to get to full guard but Alvarez has control of the leg. #T14#
Alvarez is trying to control. Trumpinov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is defending well.
Trumpinov is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Tyler Alvarez 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:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 37 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Sulvar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Etxeberria sprawls well initially but Sulvar persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar stalling.
Sulvar prevents Etxeberria from improving his position.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etxeberria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sulvar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Hammer House of Horror inform me that Sulvar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Etxeberria is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?
Sulvar controlling the action here.
It looks like Sulvar 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.#T2#
Etxeberria is trying to control but can't.
Etxeberria won't allow Sulvar to pass to mount.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria is holding on to half guard well.
Etxeberria is staying active underneath Sulvar, who seems content to just control the action from this 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.#T3#
Etxeberria is trying to control but can't.
Sulvar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Etxeberria does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Etxeberria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sulvar is working away from the top position though.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Etxeberria is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Etxeberria trying to get back to full guard but Sulvar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (5) Sulvar
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar wants to take Etxeberria's back but he can't do it this time.
Sulvar avoids the attempt from Etxeberria to control.#T6#
Etxeberria looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (0) vs (8) Sulvar
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria'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.
Good control from Sulvar.
Etxeberria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T7#
Etxeberria tries to escape the position.
#T8#
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Etxeberria right now.
Sulvar wants to control but Etxeberria is keeping busy.
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Sulvar keeps control of the position as Etxeberria tries to break free.
#T9#
Sulvar avoiding Etxeberria 's attempts to control his hands.
Sulvar is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T10#
Etxeberria is trying to break free.
Etxeberria looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Sulvar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Etxeberria.#T11#
Etxeberria staying busy and making it hard for Sulvar to control.
Etxeberria tries to escape but Sulvar has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Etxeberria surviving as best he can, preventing damage. #T12#
Etxeberria trying to control the action but Sulvar just sinks the hooks in.
Etxeberria is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Good control from Sulvar.
Sulvar is continuing to stall.
Sulvar avoiding Etxeberria 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sulvar's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Etxeberria tries to roll but Sulvar sticks to his back.
Etxeberria trying to control the hands but Sulvar breaks the grip.
Sulvar trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sulvar wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 30 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Suarez darts in and clinches Jiurgite up against the ropes.
Jiurgite fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Suarez pulls guard successfully.
Jiurgite has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Suarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Jiurgite is stalling in the full guard.
Suarez managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Jiurgite controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Suarez is working hard here to advance position.
Suarez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Suarez keeps moving.
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Jiurgite controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jiurgite puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Suarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Suarez trying to hold on to Jiurgite's head to control him but Jiurgite postures up.
Jiurgite keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suarez is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jiurgite is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suarez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
Jiurgite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Suarez! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez 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: Suarez (2) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite trying to control the position.
#T6#
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (5) vs (3) Jiurgite
Suarez is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7#
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Suarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jiurgite prevents Suarez from improving position.
Suarez has knee on belly momentarily but Jiurgite bucks him off and regains half guard. #T8#
Suarez trying to control from half guard but Jiurgite is working away.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but Suarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Suarez passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (8) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Suarez has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (11) vs (3) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is keeping busy.
#T9##SUB#
Suarez working for a choke but Jiurgite is defending well.
Jiurgite trying to control the position but Suarez manages to sink in the hooks.
Jiurgite looking very determined here, making life difficult for Suarez.
Suarez is trying to control but Jiurgite is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Suarez fails to move to back control.
Jiurgite is desperately trying to improve his position but Suarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez wants to take his opponent's back but Jiurgite doesn't allow it. #T10##SUB#
Suarez goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jiurgite turns into him and now he's in Suarez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (11) vs (5) Jiurgite
Suarez wants to control but Jiurgite passes easily into half guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suarez keeps working. #T11#
Jiurgite is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite is trying to control the action in half guard but Suarez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Suarez is looking to improve his position.
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
#T12#
Jiurgite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
Suarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (13) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite has his hands on Suarez's head, controlling the position. #T13#
Suarez looking to sit in guard and control but Jiurgite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Suarez (13) vs (7) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
Jiurgite advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (13) vs (10) Jiurgite
Suarez is trying to control Jiurgite's posture but Jiurgite avoids it.
Suarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
Jiurgite wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Suarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suarez tries to buck Jiurgite off but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Suarez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jiurgite is keen to just control but Suarez is a slippery customer.
Suarez trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suarez wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Suarez takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Felix Suarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 143
Date: Apr 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 46 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 40 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Nickal moves into the clinch.#TD#
Nickal manages to pull guard.
O'Reilly stopping the sweep attempt from Nickal.
O'Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
#SUB#
O'Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nickal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O'Reilly is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that O'Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O'Reilly passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Reilly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg. #T1#
Nickal is looking to get back to full guard here but O'Reilly has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (0) vs (3) O'Reilly
Nickal is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nickal is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked O'Reilly off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nickal (4) vs (3) O'Reilly
O'Reilly tries to escape the position.
Nickal is trying to stick to O'Reilly's back but O'Reilly is turning into Nickal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nickal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by O'Reilly. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (4) vs (5) O'Reilly#SUB#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
O'Reilly got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O'Reilly has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but O'Reilly defends it easily.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nickal has his foot on O'Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O'Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O'Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (8) O'Reilly
Nickal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Nickal is trying to work for a sweep but O'Reilly has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (10) O'Reilly
Nickal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
O'Reilly trying to control the action but Nickal is working from the bottom.
O'Reilly slows the pace down in half guard.
O'Reilly is keen to just control but Nickal is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Reilly to get the leverage.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but O'Reilly has control of the leg.
O'Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (13) O'Reilly
Nickal manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
O'Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Nickal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
O'Reilly prevents Nickal from improving his position.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nickal has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
O'Reilly controlling the action here.
Nickal gets full guard.#SUB#
Nickal looking for a guillotine here but O'Reilly defends easily.
#SUB#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Reilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T5#
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Nickal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but O'Reilly is one step ahead there. #SUB#
O'Reilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and O'Reilly defends well.#T6##SUB#
Nickal working for a triangle but O'Reilly defends it easily.
O'Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nickal swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Nickal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O'Reilly 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.
O'Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7##SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.
O'Reilly works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (4) vs (16) O'Reilly
Nickal tries to improve position but can't.
O'Reilly has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (4) vs (18) O'Reilly
Nickal is desperately trying to improve his position but O'Reilly has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Nickal tries to improve his position but O'Reilly has taken his back! O'Reilly has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nickal tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! O'Reilly pushes Nickal away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patty O'Reilly!
Patty O'Reilly 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:
SSG 293 Gaul vs Hunt
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
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 11 wins and 10 losses; Pablo Octavio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 16 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Octavio shoots in and bounces Thumb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Octavio (2) vs (0) Thumb
Octavio controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Octavio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Thumb looking for a sweep. Not yet Thumb, not yet.
Octavio wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Octavio won't allow Thumb to sweep him here.
Thumb wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumb there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (5) vs (0) Thumb
Octavio trying to control but Thumb is having none of it.
Thumb tries to lock up and control but Octavio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Thumb is looking to improve his position.
Thumb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Octavio is working away from the top position though.
Thumb is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Octavio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (5) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Octavio's body.
#SUB2#
Thumb tightening his grip on Octavio, looking for the choke. #T3#
Octavio wants to escape the position.
Thumb controlling the position well here. Octavio rolled but Thumb kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Octavio trying to control the position but Thumb manages to sink in the hooks.
Thumb is trying to control but Octavio is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Thumb is trying to take his opponent's back.
Thumb tries to control but Octavio wriggling away. #T4#
Octavio is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Thumb content just to control the position here.
Thumb trying to control but Octavio is having none of it. #T6#
Octavio tries to hold on but Thumb postures up.
Thumb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Octavio stops Thumb from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Thumb jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Octavio is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Octavio and Thumb has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Thumb tries to move to full mount but Octavio actually manages to regain half guard. #T7#
Thumb prevents Octavio from improving his position.#SUB2#
Thumb is looking for a kimura but Octavio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thumb to get the leverage.
Octavio controlling the position well.
Octavio tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.
Octavio regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Octavio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Octavio looking to control.
Thumb stays in close to Octavio's body and controls the position.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Octavio is keeping the position for now.
Octavio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thumb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Thumb won't allow Octavio to sweep him here.
Octavio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thumb's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Octavio (7) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb wants to improve his position but instead Octavio has moved into half guard.
Thumb is pressing down on Octavio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thumb has his foot on Octavio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Octavio works his way back into a safe position though.
Octavio looking to pass the guard.
Thumb is trying to keep Octavio in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Thumb 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.
Octavio works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Octavio keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Octavio stopping the sweep attempt from Thumb.
Thumb is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Octavio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb wants to hit a sweep here but Octavio passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Thumb there! Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (10) vs (4) Thumb
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Octavio maintains control.#T12#
Octavio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thumb is trying desperately to improve position.
Thumb wants to control but Octavio is having none of it.
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumb tries to hold on but Octavio pushes him away. #T13#
Thumb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Octavio passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Octavio (13) vs (4) Thumb
Octavio has control of an arm but Thumb manages to advance to Octavio's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Octavio (13) vs (8) Thumb#SUB2#
Octavio won't enjoy being in this position. Thumb looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Octavio is tapping - it's over boys! Thumb picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thom Thumb!
During a confident post fight interview, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SMASH: Jones vs Longabaugh
Date: Apr 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Bautista thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarvinen dips to his left and cracks Bautista with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Jarvinen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jarvinen misses with an uppercut
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jarvinen misses with a jab to the body
and Bautista cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jarvinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarvinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Bautista misses.
Jarvinen swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarvinen connects with a crisp jab.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bautista misses with a hook. Jarvinen ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Jarvinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bautista to score with a decent uppercut.
Jarvinen scores with a punch to the head.
Bautista swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bautista keeps the fight on the outside.
Jarvinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Jarvinen moves away and avoids it.
Bautista lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jarvinen lands an overhand right.
Bautista looks to land a body kick but Jarvinen moved away.
Jarvinen staying out of range there.#T2#
Jarvinen clobbers Bautista with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jarvinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#Bautista is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
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!
Bautista misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jarvinen misses the target.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Jarvinen saw that one coming.
Jarvinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Bautista was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jarvinen misses with a right hand
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Bautista takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bautista takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jarvinen jabs at Bautista's body.#T3#
Bautista jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bautista swings for the body but Jarvinen moves out of range.
Bautista doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bautista looks for the body kick but Jarvinen saw that one coming.
Jarvinen wants to counter with a clinch but Bautista pushes him away.
Bautista misses with a wild body shot.
Jarvinen moves out of range of the body kick from Bautista.
Jarvinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bautista.
Bautista throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Jarvinen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jarvinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Bautista breaks the clinch.
Bautista misses with a straight left. #T4#
Jarvinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bautista has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jarvinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Bautista's head. #KD2#
Jarvinen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bautista sprawling to the canvas! Bautista rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jarvinen finish him?!
Oh Bautista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarvinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bautista had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautista missing with a left hand there. Jarvinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarvinen drops Bautista with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bautista! Jarvinen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arto Jarvinen!
A relieved looking Arto Jarvinen 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:
NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Saragih throws a good cross that connects.
Saragih misses with the combination.
Saragih catches Knightley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Knightley.
Saragih uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Saragih connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knightley. Knightley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saragih misses with an uppercut.
And Knightley tries to counter it with a takedown but Saragih pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Knightley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saragih.
Saragih misses with a few strikes there.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Knightley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saragih connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knightley momentarily.
#CUT#It looks like Flynn Knightley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saragih misses with a wild body shot.
Knightley throws a poor cross that misses
and Saragih counters with a left to the body.
Knightley clobbers Saragih with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Saragih keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saragih misses with a straight right.
Saragih keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Saragih's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knightley shoots in for a takedown but Saragih shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saragih lands a right hook to the body.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jack Saragih seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saragih fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Knightley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Saragih tenderised Knightley's leg. Knightley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Saragih. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saragih.
A swing and a miss from Knightley.
Saragih with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Saragih.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Saragih.
Saragih connects with a body shot that sends Knightley's belly button to the back.
Knightley looks to land a left hand but Saragih moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Saragih was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A big left from Saragih misses.
Saragih listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saragih.
Knightley looks winded!
Saragih moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Saragih.
Knightley misses with a looping left.
Knightley defending well as Saragih loads up on a big left hand.
Saragih misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
Knightley feints the counter takedown.
Jack Saragih is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saragih throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Knightley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saragih counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saragih misses with a series of wild punches.
Knightley misses with a double jab.
Saragih lands a slapping body shot.
Saragih jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saragih throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Saragih, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saragih. That's going to slow Knightley down.
Knightley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Knightley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saragih misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Knightley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saragih.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knightley loads up on a big right hand but Saragih slips the punch.
Saragih throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Saragih is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saragih moves out of range of the strikes.
Saragih moves out of range as Knightley strikes.
Saragih throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Knightley misses its intended target.
Nice shot lands for Saragih.
Saragih scores with a nice right hand.
Saragih throws a push kick but Knightley slaps the foot to one side.
Knightley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Knightley checks a low kick from Saragih.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knightley throws a hook to the side of Saragih's head but Saragih sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Saragih gets a clinch.
Saragih leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Saragih dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Flynn Knightley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saragih throws a jab when Knightley was well out of range.
Saragih fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knightley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saragih scoring well with a low kick there.
Saragih misses with a hook.
Knightley 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.
Saragih smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Knightley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saragih. Saragih obviously looking to wear him down.
Knightley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saragih connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knightley scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
Knightley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Saragih manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Saragih - that landed with a thud.
Saragih lands with a light punch inside.
Knightley blocks a body shot from Saragih.
Saragih dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saragih.
Knightley is breathing heavily.#T1#
Saragih scores with a hook to the body.
Saragih lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saragih lands a hook that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Saragih lands an uppercut.
Knightley wants to stall.
Knightley misses with a punch on the inside.
Knightley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Saragih to keep the fight standing.
Knightley is looking to control Saragih's arms but Saragih gets an underhook and turns him. Now Knightley has his back to the cage.
Knightley swings wildly with an uppercut but Saragih uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saragih prevents a body shot from Knightley.
Saragih lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knightley backwards.
Knightley misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Saragih's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knightley throws a lazy right hand but Saragih sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Knightley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saragih connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Saragih bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Knightley's head.#ROC#Knightley is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saragih fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Knightley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Knightley looks to clinch but Saragih throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Knightley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Saragih!
An out of breath Jack Saragih 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:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 37 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Curls shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria wants to control but Curls is keeping busy.
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Etxeberria for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Curls is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Curls is trying to control. Etxeberria wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Etxeberria is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Curls content to control rather than advance. #T2#
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Curls trying to control the pace.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Curls working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh. Etxeberria counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Curls is stalling in the full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria managing to control the position. #T4#
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is fighting to break Etxeberria's control of his arms but Etxeberria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Etxeberria controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Curls is keen to just control but Etxeberria is a slippery customer.#T8#
Etxeberria trying to hold on to Curls's head to control him but Curls postures up.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
Curls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (0) Etxeberria
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.#T9#
Etxeberria regains half guard.
Curls takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Curls is controlling well.
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard. #T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Etxeberria is pressing down on Curls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Curls tries to pass.
Etxeberria wants to control but Curls passes easily into half guard.
#T11#
Curls not doing much here.
Curls has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (11) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T12#
Curls looking to control but Etxeberria is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etxeberria 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.
Etxeberria can't escape the position.
Curls controlling from mount.
Etxeberria is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Etxeberria is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Etxeberria sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Curls is pressing down on Etxeberria's thigh, looking to free his foot. Etxeberria is holding on for now.
Etxeberria moves into full guard.
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
Curls is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Etxeberria pulls Curls in close to his closed guard and prevents Curls from doing any damage or advancing position.
Etxeberria looking for a sweep. Not yet Etxeberria, not yet.
Curls forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls is thwarting Etxeberria's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
Jerry Curls retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 38 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 108 wins and 57 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trumpinov looks for a takedown but Kamenev sprawls well.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Kamenev prevents Trumpinov from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trumpinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev is controlling the pace.
Trumpinov 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.#T1#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trumpinov keeps working.
Kamenev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
Trumpinov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (2) vs (4) Trumpinov
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Trumpinov to control.
Trumpinov has the hooks in. Kamenev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
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.#T3#
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Trumpinov biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T4#
Kamenev trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kamenev is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamenev wants to control his opponent's hands but Trumpinov gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamenev is controlling his hands well. #T5#
Trumpinov biding his time, controlling Kamenev. #SUB2#
Kamenev 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 Trumpinov gets his way!
#SUB2#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trumpinov just sinks the hooks in.
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Kamenev staying busy and making it hard for Trumpinov to control. #SUB2#
Kamenev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trumpinov's arms.
Trumpinov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Trumpinov keeps control of the position.
#T7#
What can Kamenev do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Trumpinov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
Kamenev tries to break free.
Trumpinov trying to control.#T8##SUB2#
Trumpinov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kamenev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kamenev for a finish. #SUB2#
Kamenev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Trumpinov's arms.
Trumpinov tries to keep control of the position but Kamenev is staying busy.
Kamenev tries to escape but Trumpinov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Trumpinov breaks the grip.
Trumpinov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kamenev's body.
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.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Kamenev right now.
#T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trumpinov's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Trumpinov keeps control of the position as Kamenev tries to break free.
Kamenev is working hard here to advance position.
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#
Trumpinov working for the choke. #T11##SUB2#
Trumpinov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Trumpinov has the hooks in. Kamenev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kamenev is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Trumpinov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kamenev is defending well though. Trumpinov let's go of the attempt for now.#T12#
Kamenev trying to control the hands but Trumpinov won't let him.
Trumpinov controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.
Trumpinov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Trumpinov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T13#
Trumpinov gets his hands free as Kamenev looks to control.
Trumpinov controls the action.
Trumpinov is hanging on to Kamenev's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kamenev preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Trumpinov.
Kamenev tries to escape but Trumpinov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T14#
Kamenev trying to control the action but Trumpinov just sinks the hooks in.
Kamenev tries to break free.
Trumpinov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Trumpinov biding his time, controlling Kamenev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trumpinov controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 4 to 2.
Donovan Trumpinov 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:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Wanderlei Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rua tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vernon is in Rua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) Vernon
Rua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vernon trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua has control of Vernon's left arm, preventing Vernon from doing any damage.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard. #T1#
Vernon postures up.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua 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: Rua (2) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon is not content to let Rua control the position.
Vernon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Rua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vernon is looking to control Rua's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vernon avoid being mounted?
Vernon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (2) vs (6) Vernon
Rua prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.
Vernon is hanging on to Rua's back as he tries to escape.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rua looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rua tries to escape the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Vernon working for the choke.
Vernon 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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Rua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vernon.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rua rolls, trying to escape but Vernon keeps control of the position.
Rua is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Vernon.
Rua trying to control the position but Vernon manages to sink in the hooks. #T5##SUB2#
Rua preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Vernon. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rua has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rua trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Vernon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T6#
Rua rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rua does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard. #T7#
Vernon stalling.
Rua trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Rua is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vernon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vernon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (6) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon breaks Rua's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (6) vs (8) Vernon
Rua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vernon 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. #T8#
Vernon won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Vernon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.
Rua wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy.
#T9#
Vernon trying to control from Rua's half guard. Rua has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Vernon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vernon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua tries to get to full guard but Vernon has control of the leg. #T10#
Vernon wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon not doing much here.
Rua is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half 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.#T11#
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
Rua wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vernon.
Vernon is trying to control the action in half guard but Rua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Rua is trying to control but can't.
Vernon moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (6) vs (11) Vernon
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua prevents Vernon from improving position.
Vernon trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon trying to control the position but Rua is working away. #T13#
Vernon controlling the position from side mount.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but Rua denies him.
Vernon wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Vernon tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Vernon tries to move to mount but Rua blocks the move with his legs. #T14#
Vernon works to advance to full mount. Rua defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (6) vs (13) Vernon
Rua is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 6.
Isaac Vernon gave a mention to Pulling Guard in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 141
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Gracie has Etxeberria up against the ropes in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Gracie
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gracie trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracie passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Etxeberria is not content to let Gracie control the position.#SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Etxeberria sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Etxeberria is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Etxeberria is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Etxeberria manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Gracie postures up.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Etxeberria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep. #T4##SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
Etxeberria content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Etxeberria defends easily.
#T5#
Etxeberria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Etxeberria looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (4) Gracie
Etxeberria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Etxeberria seems keen to control Gracie's posture.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Etxeberria has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (6) vs (4) Gracie
Etxeberria looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Etxeberria with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Etxeberria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Gracie tries to control the position but Etxeberria now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (9) vs (4) Gracie#T8#
Etxeberria controls the action.#SUB#
Etxeberria is persistently looking for the submission but Gracie is defending it well.
#SUB#
Etxeberria is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie staying busy and making it hard for Etxeberria to control.
Gracie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T9##SUB#
Gracie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Etxeberria is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Etxeberria prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Etxeberria is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Etxeberria slows the pace down in half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Gracie trying to control but Etxeberria postures up.
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Etxeberria is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Etxeberria seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Etxeberria (9) vs (8) Gracie
Etxeberria is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Etxeberria's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are 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.#T12#
Etxeberria tries to improve position but can't.
Etxeberria struggling a bit here.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Etxeberria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie trying to control the position but Etxeberria is working away. #T13#
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Etxeberria haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Etxeberria is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Etxeberria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Etxeberria prevents Gracie from improving position.
Etxeberria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.#SUB2#
Etxeberria is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Bráulio Etxeberria 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:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 36 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 57 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sulvar looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
Trumpinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sulvar is one step ahead there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sulvar wants to pass the guard but Trumpinov is keeping the position.
Sulvar 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.
Trumpinov pulls Sulvar in close to his closed guard and prevents Sulvar from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Trumpinov wants to sweep here but Sulvar controlling him for the moment.
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Trumpinov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Trumpinov is pulling down on Sulvar's head. It's preventing any offense from Sulvar, at least for the moment.
Sulvar preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Trumpinov looking to control.
Trumpinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trumpinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but instead Sulvar has moved into half guard.
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trumpinov trying to control but Sulvar postures up.
#T3#
Trumpinov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Trumpinov is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov is looking to control Sulvar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trumpinov avoid being mounted?#T4#
Trumpinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar stays in close to Trumpinov's body and controls the position.
Trumpinov working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Sulvar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Trumpinov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Trumpinov
Trumpinov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sulvar trying to control the position.
Sulvar has Trumpinov pulled in close to control his posture. #T6#
Trumpinov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trumpinov trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Trumpinov tries to pass.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #T7#
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Trumpinov looking to pass the guard.
Sulvar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Trumpinov 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. #T8#
Sulvar is trying to keep Trumpinov in close.
Trumpinov stands and throws Sulvar's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (2) vs (5) Trumpinov
You can see the frustration on Sulvar's face as Trumpinov controls the position. #T9#
Trumpinov trying to control the position but Sulvar is working away.
Sulvar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trumpinov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar tries to get to full guard but Trumpinov has control of the leg. #T10#
Still in half guard, Trumpinov seems content to control.#SUB2#
Trumpinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily.
Trumpinov controlling the pace.
Sulvar is pressing down on Trumpinov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trumpinov wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position.#T11#
Sulvar looking to control.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Sulvar has Trumpinov pulled in close to control his posture.
Trumpinov passes Sulvar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trumpinov controlling the action here. #T12#
Sulvar is looking for a sweep. Trumpinov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar is refusing to be controlled, as Trumpinov sits in half guard.
Trumpinov trying to mount his opponent but Sulvar defends it.
Sulvar is trying to get back to full guard.
Trumpinov is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13#
Well, if Trumpinov 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.
#SUB2#
Trumpinov seems to be looking for submissions.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Trumpinov is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sulvar manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Trumpinov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sulvar is pulling down on Trumpinov's head. It's preventing any offense from Trumpinov, at least for the moment.
Trumpinov tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trumpinov wins on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Donovan Trumpinov 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:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 50 wins and 26 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 31 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Peieira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Peieira showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Peieira
Peieira is taking a breather. Bandito 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.
Peieira is trying to control. Bandito wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peieira prevents Bandito from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito trying to control but Peieira postures up.
#T1#
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Peieira has control of the leg.
Bandito keeping hold of Peieira's head, controlling as best he can.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Peieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandito trying to get back to full guard but Peieira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (5) Peieira
Bandito tries to control the position but Peieira now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (8) Peieira#T2#
Peieira gets his hands free as Bandito looks to control.
Bandito is really stuck here.
Will Peieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
I really don't envy Bandito right now.
Bandito prevents Peieira from getting a body triangle.
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.
Bandito is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB2#
Peieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandito is defending well though. Peieira let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito trying to control the hands but Peieira breaks the grip.
Peieira 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.
Bandito prevents Peieira from getting a body triangle.#T4#
Peieira is trying to control but Bandito is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Bandito has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Peieira's lack of action.
Bandito has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Peieira is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Peieira 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.
Bandito won't allow Peieira to pass to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Bandito'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##SUB2#
Peieira seems to be working for a kimura but Bandito defends the submission attempt.
Peieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Bandito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Peieira stalling.
Peieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T6#
Peieira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (11) Peieira
Peieira looking to control but Bandito is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bandito tries to reverse the position but Peieira maintains control.
Bandito manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bandito trying to control here.
#T7#
Bandito moves into full guard.
Bandito trying to control the position.
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peieira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandito looking to control.
#T8#
Bandito controlling the position.
Bandito wants to hit a sweep here but Peieira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bandito there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (0) vs (14) Peieira
Peieira manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bandito to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (0) vs (17) Peieira
Peieira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bandito doesn't escape.
Peieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T9#
Peieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Peieira keeps control of the position as Bandito tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Peieira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Peieira is not going to allow Bandito to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Peieira is looking to control Bandito but Bandito is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bandito tries to roll but Peieira sticks to his back.
Peieira controls the position.
I really don't envy Bandito right now.
#SUB2#
Peieira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Bandito is controlling Peieira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (17) Peieira#T11#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Bandito slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (17) Peieira
Peieira is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T12#
Peieira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (5) vs (21) Peieira
Bandito tries to break free.
Bandito manages to reverse the position and now he's in Peieira's guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (21) Peieira
Bandito trying to control but Peieira is working from the bottom.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Peieira is keeping the position.#T13#
Bandito wants to control from the top but Peieira keeps moving.
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Peieira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (7) vs (23) Peieira
Bandito keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Peieira looking to sit in guard and control but Bandito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (9) vs (23) Peieira#T14#
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandito postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira wins on points by 23 to 9.
A very excited looking Caio Peieira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 45 losses; Bobby Lee Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patrick Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Murphy drives through and clinches with Nickal against the ropes.
#TD#
Nickal pulls guard successfully.
Murphy slips nicely into half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Murphy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a kimura but Nickal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Murphy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Nickal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Murphy 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#
Nickal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murphy seems to be working for a kimura but Nickal defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Murphy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nickal keeps working. #SUB#
Nickal looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Murphy 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.
Nickal 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.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Murphy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nickal is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Patrick Murphy!
During a confident post fight interview, Patrick Murphy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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