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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 35 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Anderson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson with a poor takedown #TD#
and Alvarez counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (0) Anderson
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Anderson 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.
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Anderson is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Anderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Anderson looking to control.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
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.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#T3#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #T4#
Anderson pulls Alvarez in close to his closed guard and prevents Alvarez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Anderson controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving. #T6#
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard. #T7#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Alvarez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Alvarez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Alvarez is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Alvarez passes Anderson's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T10#
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his 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.
Alvarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Alvarez is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alvarez is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Alvarez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson trying to control here.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Alvarez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alvarez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anderson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T14#
Anderson wants to sweep but Alvarez has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Alvarez is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alvarez (7) vs (0) Anderson
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvarez has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tyler Alvarez 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:
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 London, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 24 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Judge is defended easily by Clubber.
Judge has a takedown stuffed.
Clubber slaps away a takedown attempt from Judge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#CL2#
Judge moves into the clinch.
Judge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber is pressed up against the ropes. Judge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Clubber down to the mat. Clubber avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Judge tries to clinch there but Clubber circles away.
Judge shoots in for a takedown but Clubber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Judge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clubber's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge trying to control from Clubber's half guard. Clubber has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Clubber pulls Judge in close to his closed guard and prevents Judge from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.#T1#
Judge won't allow Clubber to sweep him here.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Clubber is controlling Judge's posture.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T2#
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving.
Clubber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Judge content to stall in guard here.
Clubber seems keen to control Judge's posture.#T3#
Judge trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet. #T4#
Clubber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Judge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Judge
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber won't allow Judge to sweep him here.
Clubber being controlled here momentarily. #T5#
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Clubber lying in Judge's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Judge decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Clubber taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Judge!
Our winner, Ricky Judge, 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Jamarcus Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 46 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Burroughs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is looking to improve his position.
Gracias wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Burroughs is controlling well.
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Gracias defending well. #T1#
Burroughs trying to control from half guard but Gracias is working away.
Burroughs is pressing down on Gracias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracias is holding on for now.
Burroughs controlling the action here.#T2#
Gracias is in trouble now - Burroughs has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (5) vs (0) Gracias
Gracias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T3#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracias is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Burroughs controlling his opponent.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gracias is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Gracias is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burroughs trying to control but Gracias is having none of it. #T7#
Gracias is looking to improve his position but Burroughs isn't that keen on the idea.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Gracias working to try and regain half guard.
Burroughs wants to control the pace but Gracias is squirming around nicely.
Burroughs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T9#
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Burroughs avoids the attempt from Gracias to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is desperately trying to improve his position but Burroughs has a good base and remains in mount.
Burroughs can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracias is looking to escape. #T11#
Burroughs sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burroughs looking to control but Gracias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracias 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: Burroughs (5) vs (2) Gracias#T12#
Gracias looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Burroughs wants to control the position but Gracias says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
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.#T13#
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Burroughs to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Burroughs wants to sweep here but Gracias controlling him for the moment.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Burroughs keeps moving. #T14#
Burroughs is controlling Gracias's posture.
Gracias showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Burroughs is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Jamarcus Burroughs 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 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 139
Date: Apr 03, 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 88 wins and 68 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Alvarez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Alvarez
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Alvarez#T1#
Petersen wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez prevents Petersen from improving position. #SUB#
Petersen is trying to get an arm triangle but Alvarez is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #SUB#
Petersen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Petersen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Petersen controls the position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Petersen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alvarez's legs.
Petersen laying and praying for a moment but Alvarez takes advantage and regains half guard.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well. #T3#
Petersen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen is stalling here. Alvarez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Petersen seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Alvarez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (5) vs (4) Alvarez
Petersen looking for a sweep but Alvarez has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (5) vs (6) Alvarez
Petersen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
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.
Alvarez passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (9) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petersen isn't going anywhere.
You can see the frustration on Petersen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Alvarez wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen tries to control but Alvarez manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Petersen (5) vs (12) Alvarez
Alvarez tries to keep control of the position but Petersen is staying busy.
Petersen trying to control the action but Alvarez just sinks the hooks in.
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Petersen rolls, trying to escape but Alvarez keeps control of the position.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Petersen tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Alvarez has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Petersen is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 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 13 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arby dives in and grabs Rua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes down on Arby's head and hops out.#TD#
Arby drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arby (2) vs (0) Rua
Rua keeping moving, preventing Arby from controlling successfully.
Rua keeping full guard, as Arby tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua controlling Arby's posture.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rua pulls Arby in close to his closed guard and prevents Arby from doing any damage or advancing position.
Arby is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Arby trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Arby is really struggling to control Rua but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rua trying to control the position.
Arby sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Arby seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rua for as long as he can get away with.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Rua managing to control the position.
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arby controls the pace.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua wants to sweep here but Arby controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Arby controls from within his opponent's guard.
Arby trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Arby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in 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.
Arby is pushing down on Rua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rua is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.#T6#
Rua is looking for a sweep. Arby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rua 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.
Arby is pushing down on Rua's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rua is fighting to maintain full guard but Arby has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arby is looking to advance position but Rua won't allow it. #T7#
Arby perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rua wants to control but Arby passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arby (5) vs (0) Rua
Arby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working. #SUB#
Arby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rua is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rua is trying to improve his position.
Arby trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom. #T9#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Arby is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arby happy to just control the position for now.
Arby trying to control the position but Rua is working away. #T11#
Arby content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Rua tries to bench press Arby off him but Arby keeps the position. #T13#
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arby off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Arby (5) vs (4) Rua
Arby looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rua.
#SUB2#
Arby defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Rua not allowing Arby to control his hands.
Rua looking to hold on to the position here but Arby rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Rua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T14#
Rua looking to sit in guard and control but Arby gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arby (7) vs (4) Rua
Arby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Arby continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Katelynn Arby 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:
STRIKE! 8
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tua lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rothschild has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rothschild and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rothschild looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tua lands a nice hook to Rothschild's body. Rothschild takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rothschild misses with a straight right.
Tua fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rothschild just manages to avoid it.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a jab.
Rothschild jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rothschild checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rothschild looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rothschild scores with a nice right hand.
Tua lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#It looks like Theodore Rothschild has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Rothschild blocks the low kick.
Rothschild throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Rothschild throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Theodore Rothschild seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rothschild lands a jab to the nose.
Rothschild pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rothschild moves out of range of the leg kick from Tua.
As Tua backs off Rothschild throws a huge counter combo but Tua manages to avoid it all.
Rothschild on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua. Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rothschild.#T1#
Rothschild lands with a hook. Tua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rothschild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rothschild feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tua moves away from the strike by Rothschild.
Rothschild uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua.
A left and a right from Rothschild both land. Nice combination.
Tua feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rothschilds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice cross by Rothschild.
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!
Tua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rothschild checks it well.
A low kick from Rothschild misses
and Tua counters with a right hand to the body.
Tua throws an off balance right hand
and Rothschild counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rothschild tries a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Rothschild checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tua.
Rothschild replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tua blocks it well.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rothschild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rothschild has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rothschild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#Tua is rocked!
Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothschild is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T2#
A good leg kick by Tua.
Rothschild tries a low kick but Tua avoids it.
Rothschild misses with the combination.
Rothschild throws the left hand but Tua avoids the punch easily.
Rothschild takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rothschild.
Rothschild throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Rothschild moves away and avoids it.
Rothschild lands an overhand right.
Rothschild blocks a low kick nicely.#KD#
Tua lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Rothschild goes down! The ref sends Tua to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Rothschild is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!#CUT#That has opened up Theodore Rothschild's cut even more.
Tua chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rothschild paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rothschild blocks the body kick.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Rothschild slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Beta Tua should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Theodore Rothschild's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Good exchange - Rothschild coming out on top.
Jab, jab by Rothschild - just one landing.
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua.
Tua dips to his left and cracks Rothschild with an uppercut!
Rothschild sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rothschild misses the jab.
Tua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rothschild.
Rothschild slips a straight right by Tua.
Tua throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua fakes the leg kick and cracks Rothschild in the body.
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rothschild.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tua, as that shot connected.
#CUT#The cut above Theodore Rothschild's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Rothschild.
Tua thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rothschild's corner calls for a 1-2. Rothschild obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rothschild has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tua checks a leg kick nicely.
Tua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rothschild moves out of range of the strikes.
Tua throws a wild body kick that Rothschild sees coming a mile off.
Rothschild moves out of range of the leg kick from Tua.
Rothschild avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rothschild works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tua walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.
A nice leg kick from Tua, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua wants to slow Rothschild down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rothschild is able to avoid easily.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rothschild counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for Rothschild.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothschild tries to clinch up.
Tua loads up on a big right hand but Rothschild slips the punch.
Rothschild swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tua staying out of range there.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rothschild throws out the jab.
Rothschild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tua misses the shot to the body.
Rothschild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tua throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT#Theodore Rothschild's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Theodore Rothschild's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Beta Tua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 137
Date: Mar 27, 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 25 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Etxeberria fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Etxeberria fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Enamorado Bandito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bráulio Etxeberria.
Etxeberria shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Etxeberria shoots in for a takedown but Bandito shows good takedown defense.
Bandito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Etxeberria.
Bandito attempts a counter takedown but Etxeberria avoids it well and moves away.
Etxeberria tries for a takedown but Bandito circles away easily#TD#
and Bandito decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Etxeberria's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Etxeberria
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito content to stall in guard here.
Etxeberria controls Bandito momentarily but Bandito frees himself. #T1#
Bandito pushing down on Etxeberria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Etxeberria moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Etxeberria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there.
Bandito controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass.
Etxeberria looking to control.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Etxeberria.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Bandito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bandito showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.#T4#
Bandito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Etxeberria is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Etxeberria is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Etxeberria trying to control here.
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Etxeberria gets full guard.#T6#
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Bandito postures up.
Bandito slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T7#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria controlling Bandito's posture.
Etxeberria trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Bandito passes Etxeberria's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but Etxeberria defending well.
Bandito controlling the action here.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Bandito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Etxeberria is looking to control Bandito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Etxeberria avoid being mounted?
Bandito works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Etxeberria
Etxeberria is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Bandito looking to take Etxeberria's back but Etxeberria rolls and after a scramble, Etxeberria ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Etxeberria to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Etxeberria
Bandito working a defensive guard but Etxeberria passes into half guard.
Etxeberria is controlling the pace.
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria postures up.
#T11#
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Etxeberria preventing the sweep.
Bandito pulls Etxeberria in to control the position. #T12#
Etxeberria stays in close to Bandito's body and controls the position.
Bandito is trying to keep Etxeberria in close.
Etxeberria controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Etxeberria is one step ahead there.
Bandito has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Etxeberria has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (5) Etxeberria#T13#
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (5) vs (8) Etxeberria
Bandito is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Etxeberria controlling the positon.#T14#
Etxeberria's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bandito trying to control the action but Etxeberria just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 8 to 5.
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:
BE 6: Smithers vs Axelsen
Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takanori thinks about the counter body kick.
Beneke with a nice calf kick.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Beneke digs a good body shot into Takanori's ribs.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Takanori shakes it off.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Takanori counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Mark Beneke has been cut.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut lands for Beneke. That snapped Takanori's head back.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke's jab looks to have found its range, popping Takanori under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke looks to score with a jab to the body but Takanori is just out of range.
Takanori appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Takanori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takanori just misses with a punch to the body.
Beneke throws a body punch but Takanori moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Takanori misses the target.
Beneke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takanori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori.
A shot to the liver by Beneke. Beautiful body shot.
Beneke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takanori is fending him off so far but Beneke persists. Nope, Takanori circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Beneke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beneke changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takanori tries to avoid it but Beneke manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takanori to the ground. Takanori escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Takanori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Beneke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beneke.
Beneke closes the distance and clinches up with Takanori, looking for a takedown. Beneke pushes Takanori against the ropes but Takanori circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Takanori.
Beneke is looking to score with low kicks.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takanori but Takanori pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takanori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Beneke shoots in looking for a takedown but Takanori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Beneke's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Takanori appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Takanori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.#T3#
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Takanori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Takanori stuffs the takedown.
Takanori takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takanori was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Beneke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takanori counters with a right hand to the body.
Beneke throws a leg kick that is checked
and Takanori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beneke's corner calls for a 1-2. Beneke obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke darts in looking for a takedown but Takanori gets double underhooks and turns Beneke into the ropes.
Takanori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Takanori lands a good knee to the midsection. Beneke won't want to take too many of those.
Beneke is breathing heavily.
Takanori misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takanori. #TD#
Beneke manages to pull guard.
Takanori trying to control but Beneke is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takanori drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beneke looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beneke looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beneke! #REVR##T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends.
Beneke working away.
Beneke in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Takanori struggling a bit here.
Beneke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beneke 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.
Takanori is trying to control Beneke's posture but Beneke avoids it. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T5##SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Takanori dodges the ground and pound from Beneke.#SUB#
Beneke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke in side control, throwing shots but Takanori defends. #SUB#
Beneke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beneke scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Beneke is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takanori knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Beneke in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Takanori tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Beneke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Beneke working the ground and pound but Takanori is defending the strikes.
Takanori tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Beneke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7##SUB#
Beneke is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takanori has escaped the position, nice work there.
Takanori wants to control but Beneke postures up.
Takanori is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beneke tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beneke has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Beneke is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takanori is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beneke tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Beneke has hold of Takanori's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Takanori tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Beneke cranks the arm and Takanori screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Takanori, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Beneke!
Mark Beneke was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Etxeberria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bandito defends well and Etxeberria ends up having to push Bandito into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bandito with the counter takedown but Etxeberria avoids it easily.
Etxeberria can't get the takedown.
Bandito is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Etxeberria is defending well.
Etxeberria is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Bandito gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bráulio Etxeberria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bandito is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Bandito gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Etxeberria (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Etxeberria is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is keeping the position.
Bandito passes Etxeberria's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito trying to mount his opponent but Etxeberria defends it.
Bandito is taking a breather. Etxeberria 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.#T2#
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
Bandito stays in close to Etxeberria's body and controls the position.
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Etxeberria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Etxeberria is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment.
Bandito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Bandito looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandito trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandito is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Etxeberria tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bandito trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Etxeberria being controlled here, momentarily.
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 wants to control from the top but Etxeberria keeps moving. #T6#
Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Etxeberria is keeping the position for now.
Etxeberria is trying to keep Bandito in close.
Etxeberria wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Etxeberria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandito's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (2) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria being controlled here momentarily.
Bandito is trying to hold Etxeberria in close to prevent damage but Etxeberria has managed to pass into half guard.
Etxeberria works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (5) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.
Bandito is squirming around, avoiding Etxeberria's attempts to control the action.
Etxeberria wants to take Bandito's back here but Bandito is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bandito is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9#
Etxeberria content just to control the position here.
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.
Etxeberria can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Etxeberria can't control as he wanted to and Bandito manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T10#
Etxeberria looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito is trying to get back to full guard.
Etxeberria wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandito keeps working. #T11#
Etxeberria frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Etxeberria (8) vs (2) Bandito
Etxeberria trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Etxeberria is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Bandito is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Etxeberria (11) vs (2) Bandito#T12#
Bandito turns into Etxeberria and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Etxeberria (11) vs (4) Bandito
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but instead Bandito has moved into half guard.
Bandito wants to take a breather but Etxeberria is having none of it.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Etxeberria is defending well. #T13#
Bandito content to control rather than advance.
Etxeberria is not content to let Bandito control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T14#
Etxeberria wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria wants to improve his position but Bandito is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria takes the fight on points by 11 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bráulio Etxeberria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 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 2 wins and 4 losses; Felix Suarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Katelynn Arby!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suarez defends it nicely.#CL#
Suarez forces Arby back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Suarez ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Suarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Arby tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
Suarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Suarez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Suarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suarez looking to control but Arby passes into half guard.
#T1#
Arby trying to pass the guard but Suarez defending well.
Suarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Arby is trying to control. Suarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Arby is very close to passing his 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.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Arby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Arby moves into full mount! Suarez won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (3) Arby
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Arby trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.#T3#
Suarez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Arby looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount.
Suarez wants to control but Arby is having none of it.#T4#
Suarez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez gets full guard.
Arby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arby advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (6) Arby
Suarez sneaks back into half guard.#T5#
Suarez wants to control but Arby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
Arby has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Suarez (0) vs (9) Arby
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Arby controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Suarez is trying desperately to improve position.
Suarez wants to hold on but Arby pushes him away.
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
Arby avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Arby moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (12) Arby#T7#
Arby 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.
Suarez is really stuck here.
Arby controls the position.
Suarez tries to break free.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Arby won't let him.
Arby is trying to control but Suarez is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Suarez tries to control Arby's body but Arby pushes him off. Suarez squirms to his side and now Arby has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Suarez (0) vs (15) Arby
Suarez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Suarez trying to control the hands but Arby breaks the grip.
Suarez is keeping busy.
Arby has good solid back control here.
Suarez is really stuck here.
#T9#
Suarez surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arby controlling the positon.
Suarez tries to escape but Arby has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Suarez tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Suarez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Arby controlling the pace for now.
Arby tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Arby avoids the attempt from Suarez to control.
Arby looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Arby is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Suarez is surviving well by controlling Arby's body position as best he can.
Arby controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Suarez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Suarez trying to control here.
Suarez keeping control of the position.
Arby prevents Suarez from improving his position.
Arby is thwarting Suarez's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Arby sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Arby is looking for a kimura but Suarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arby to get the leverage.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
Suarez is doing well to control the position and prevent Arby from advancing to side control.
Suarez trying to control from the bottom.
#T13#
Suarez is not content to let Arby control the position.
Arby with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suarez trying to control but Arby postures up.
Arby wants to take a breather but Suarez is having none of it.
Arby tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Arby content to control rather than advance.
Suarez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Arby wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez is looking to control Arby's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suarez avoid being mounted?
And that's the end of the fight!
Arby wins on points by 15 to 0.
A relieved looking Katelynn Arby 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 132
Date: Mar 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 London, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Judge shoots for a takedown but Clubber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Judge clinches up with Clubber and pushes him back against the ropes.
Judge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Clubber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Judge shoots in and drives through. Clubber sprawls well.
Ricky Clubber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Judge.#TD2#
Judge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Clubber is trying to defend but Judge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Judge
Clubber controlling the position for now.
Clubber trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clubber keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T1#
Clubber is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard but Judge has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (0) vs (5) Judge#T2#
Clubber is trying desperately to improve position.
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clubber is desperately trying to improve his position but Judge has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Clubber wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
Judge moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (0) vs (8) Judge
Clubber looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
Clubber tries to escape but Judge has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
Good control from Judge.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Judge looking for the choke but no joy.
Judge not allowing Clubber to control his hands. #T5#
Clubber looking to control the position.
Judge tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Judge gets his hands free as Clubber looks to control. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Clubber's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clubber looking very determined here, making life difficult for Judge.
I would not like to be Clubber right now.
Judge is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #T7#
Clubber is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Judge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Judge doesn't have the hooks in and Clubber manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (8) Judge
Clubber 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.
Judge looking to control.
#T8#
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Judge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Judge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Clubber controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Clubber stands and throws Judge's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (8) Judge
Clubber moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (7) vs (8) Judge
Judge looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (8) Judge#T10#
Judge is really stuck here.
Clubber is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clubber has the hooks in. Judge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clubber is not going to allow Judge to sit and survive in this position. #T11#
Clubber controlling well, preventing Judge from escaping the position.
Clubber gets his hands free as Judge looks to control.
Clubber is hanging on to Judge's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Judge preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Clubber.
Will Clubber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T12#
Clubber controlling from the back.
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Judge is still trying to improve position.
Judge trying to control but not successfully.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Clubber tries to keep control of the position but Judge is staying busy.
Judge is trying to break free.
Clubber is looking to control Judge but Judge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Clubber is riding his opponent, not letting Judge buck him off.
Judge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke. #T14#
Judge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Judge rolls, trying to escape but Clubber keeps control of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber controlling the position well here. Judge rolled but Clubber kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Judge trying to control the position but Clubber manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber 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 132
Date: Mar 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Laitila moves into range and clinches up with Bandito.
Laitila drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bandito pulls his leg out and moves away.
Laitila closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Bandito counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandito is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Laitila won't allow Bandito to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila wants to control but Bandito is keeping busy.
#T1#
Bandito is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bandito advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (0) Laitila
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Laitila prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Laitila 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.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is being controlled here. #T2#
Bandito has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laitila gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (7) vs (0) Laitila
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Laitila tries to hold on but Bandito postures up.#T3#
Bandito controlling from mount.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Bandito prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Bandito controlling the pace for now.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control.#T4#
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Laitila is looking to escape.
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 takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Bandito tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but Laitila doesn't allow it.
Laitila sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard but Bandito has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (10) vs (0) Laitila#T6#
Bandito 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 Laitila's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandito wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Bandito sits in half guard.
Bandito is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T7#
Laitila preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T8#
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.
Laitila keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Bandito seems to be working for a kimura but Laitila defends the submission attempt.
Laitila gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila trying to control the position.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. #T10#
Bandito looking to sit in guard and control but Laitila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (10) vs (2) Laitila
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laitila 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.
Laitila trying to control but Bandito is working from the bottom. #T11#
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bandito controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T12#
Laitila won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandito is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up.
Bandito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Bandito is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bandito is really struggling to control Laitila but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bandito pulls Laitila in to control the position.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bandito wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Bandito is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Enamorado Bandito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 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 30 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Judge looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laitila! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laitila (0) vs (4) Judge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Laitila keeps working.
Laitila struggling a bit here.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila holding on.
Laitila tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.#T1#
Laitila prevents Judge from improving position.
Laitila is looking for a sweep.
Laitila is not content to let Judge control the position.
Judge controls the position.#T2#
Laitila is not content to let Judge control the position.
Laitila tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laitila is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Judge happy to just control the position for now.
Judge trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Laitila's face as Judge controls the position. #T4#
Judge wants to control for a moment but Laitila uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
Laitila is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laitila seems keen to control Judge's posture.#T5#
Judge trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom.
Laitila trying to keep a closed guard but Judge is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila is controlling Judge's posture.
Judge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Laitila is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture.
Judge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Judge postures up.
#T7#
Judge passes into half guard.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Judge sits in half guard.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila trying to control here.
#T8#
Laitila is looking to improve his position.
Judge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Judge is keen to just control but Laitila is a slippery customer.
Judge stalling.
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Laitila is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Judge is very close to passing his half guard.
Judge prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Judge trying to advance position but Laitila counters by regaining guard. #T10#
Laitila being controlled here, momentarily.
Laitila is pulling down on Judge's head to control his posture. #T11#
Judge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laitila tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Judge trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Laitila not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Judge looking to pass the guard.
Laitila looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there.
Laitila is looking to sweep but instead, Judge has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Laitila is positioning himself well to prevent Judge advancing to mount.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
Judge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Laitila is looking to control Judge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?#T14#
Judge tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Judge passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (7) Judge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Judge wants to control the pace but Laitila is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 7 to 0.
Ricky Judge 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 131
Date: Mar 06, 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 London, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 33 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 19 losses; Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Alvarez gets tackled into the ropes by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Alvarez gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Alvarez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Anderson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but Alvarez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.#CL#
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Alvarez has Anderson pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alvarez pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Anderson tumbling to the mat - Alvarez dives into Anderson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alvarez postures up.
Anderson trying to control the position here. #T2#
Anderson wants to improve his position but instead Alvarez has moved into half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Alvarez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anderson is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez trying to control the pace.
Anderson is trying to maintain the position but Alvarez is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Anderson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anderson.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alvarez 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. #T5#
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Anderson pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alvarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Alvarez is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Alvarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Alvarez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Alvarez
Alvarez controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Anderson tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Anderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T10#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T11#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Alvarez tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Anderson wants to control but Alvarez is having none of it.#T12#
Alvarez trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Alvarez wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
Anderson tries to lock up and control but Alvarez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alvarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anderson is looking to escape.
Alvarez is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
#T14#
Alvarez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Alvarez has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Alvarez
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alvarez wins on points by 8 to 0.
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 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 48 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bandito napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (0) vs (4) Vernon
Bandito manages to get back to half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Vernon control the position.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Vernon is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
Bandito trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Vernon is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Vernon is thwarting Bandito's attempts to control the position.
Vernon not doing much here.
Bandito keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bandito is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Bandito is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.
Vernon is stalling here. Bandito is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Vernon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Bandito has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Vernon
Vernon tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Vernon wants to control but Bandito postures up.
Vernon is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Vernon wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Bandito seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Vernon is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Enamorado Bandito!
Enamorado Bandito decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
STRIKE! 4
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Tua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua.
Chai throws a head kick that Tua semi-blocks.
Chai changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chai smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tua throws a leg kick but Chai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tua misses with a looping right.
Chai is looking for a counter combo.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chai lands a nice looking body shot.
Chai digs a good hook to Tua's body.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Tua with the inside leg kick.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Tua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Tua lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai digs a good body shot into Tua's ribs.
Tua wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Good exchange - Chai coming out on top.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Tua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chai lands a nice hook to Tua's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tua throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Tua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
Tua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Chai with a body shot.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Tua.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tua fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chai's sensitive parts.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Tua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A swing and a miss from Tua.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chai throws a chopping leg kick but Tua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chai's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Chai duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Tua is just out of range.
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tua tries to score with a low kick but Chai moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Chai misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chai. Chai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomahawk Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Tua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chai checks it well.
Tua tries to land a leg kick but Chai saw it coming and moves away.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Chai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chai misses with a double jab
and Tua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua. Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Chai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tua can do to turn this around?
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chai is able to avoid easily.
Tua lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Tua misses. #T1#
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Tua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Tua's belly button to the back.
Tua misses with a leg kick.
Chai misses with a kick to the body.
Tua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Tua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tua throws a head kick but Chai moves out of range.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chai looks to throw the jab but Tua is out of range.
Tua misses with a leg kick.
Tua misses with a low kick as Chai jumps back.
A counter left hand to the body from Chai misses its target.
Chai throws a right and a left that Tua avoids nicely.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Chai throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tua on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chai scores with a nice strike.
Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tua misses with a body shot.
Chai thumps Tua with a low kick.
Tua throws a sloppy body shot
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Tua thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Tua.
Tua with the inside leg kick.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Chai throws a series of punches but Tua moves out of range.
Chai misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chai avoids the body shot from Tua.
Chai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tua throws a solid leg kick but Chai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tua.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Chai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body punch from Chai.
Chai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tua slips under a jab.
Chai takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tua throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Chai throws a leg kick which misses Tua's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tua.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Tua wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Tua throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily.
Chai's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
Tua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Chai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tua.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Tua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A lazy left from Tua finds it's target.
Tua throws a big shot that misses.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tua walks into a left hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Chai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Tua's shoulder, as Tua tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Chai does it's job there.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tua throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
Chai checks the leg kick.#T2#
Tua connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Tua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chai misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Tua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Tua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chai crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tua - the referee stops the clock and Chai gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tua. Chai manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tua cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tua misses with a leg kick.
Chai checks a low kick from Tua.
Chai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Tua - just one landing. #ROC2#Chai is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Tua.
Chai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chai is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Tomahawk Chai did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai thuds his shin into the meat of Tua's side.
Tua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tua defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai misses with the combination.
Tua just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Chai - just one landing.
Chai throws a body kick that misses.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on Chai's shoulder, as Chai tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Tua.
Tua throws a low kick but Chai moves out of range easily. #T1#
Good exchange - Tua coming out on top.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tua is out of range.
Tua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tua dodges the punch combination from Chai.
Chai misses with a hook.
Tua staying out of range there.
Chai cracks Tua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chai lands a really nice looking cross but Tua seems unphased.
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Tua.
Tua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Tua is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Chai feints and then cracks Tua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tua down.
Tua misses with a wild body shot.
Chai scores with a punch to the head.
Chai misses with an uppercut. Tua saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Chai.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Tua moves out of range as Chai strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tua.
Tua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tua's corner calls for a 1-2. Tua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chai lands a nice shot to the body.
Chai seems to have got his legs back now.
Chai misses with a shot to the body
and Tua counters with a big uppercut that nearly lifts Chai off his feet! Chai crashes to the mat in all kinds of trouble! The referee starts the count but I'm not sure it's necessary - Chai isn't going to make it! The count reaches 10 and this fight is all over! Tua screams and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmmm spit, everywhere. Lovely.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Beta Tua!
Beta Tua is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Beta Tua 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 130
Date: Mar 03, 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 44 wins and 18 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 21 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Halli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halli (4) vs (0) Judge
Halli staying calm.
Judge struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Halli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halli prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Judge tries to improve position but can't.
Halli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Judge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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.#SUB#
Halli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Judge has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halli but great work by Judge. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (4) vs (4) Judge
Halli's coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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#
Judge trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Judge advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (4) vs (6) Judge
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Judge has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Judge controlling his opponent.
Judge trying to control but Halli is having none of it.
Halli wants to hold on but Judge pushes him away.#T3#
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Judge's attempts to control the action.
Halli is looking to improve his position but Judge isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Judge tries to take Halli's back but instead Halli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
Judge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Judge is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Halli is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Judge trying to control the pace.
Halli has his hands clasped together around Judge's back. He's all about the action.
Judge wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it. #T6#
Judge passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (4) vs (9) Judge
Halli is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Judge wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Judge advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (4) vs (11) Judge
Judge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T7#
Halli tries to improve his position but instead Judge has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halli (4) vs (14) Judge
Judge controls the position.
Halli prevents Judge from getting a body triangle.
Judge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T8#
Halli prevents Judge from getting a body triangle.
Halli turns into Judge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (14) Judge
Halli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halli is fighting to break Judge's control of his arms but Judge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Judge wants to sweep but no luck.
Halli looking to sit in guard and control but Judge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (6) vs (16) Judge#T9#
Judge trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Judge being controlled here momentarily.
Halli has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Judge stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Judge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Judge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Judge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Judge passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halli (6) vs (19) Judge
Halli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Judge slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Halli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Judge is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T13#
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli is trying to escape the position but Judge is controlling the position.
Halli is not content to let Judge control the position.
Halli is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Halli is trying to control Judge's posture but Judge avoids it.
Judge tries to move to mount but Halli blocks the move with his legs.
Halli is trying to work for a sweep but Judge has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halli (6) vs (21) Judge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli wants to control but Judge is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 21 to 6.
A victorious Ricky Judge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 130
Date: Mar 03, 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 43 losses; Bo Bolsonaro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 24 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Bolsonaro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bolsonaro jumps guard but Bandito stands there with Bolsonaro around his waist. Bolsonaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolsonaro 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.#TD#
Bolsonaro pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bolsonaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandito trying to control but Bolsonaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has an active guard here but Bandito has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.
Bandito controlling the pace. #SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
Bolsonaro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandito slows the pace down in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro with the active half guard here but Bandito passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (3) Bandito
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandito tries to advance to mount but can't.
Bandito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolsonaro keeps working.
Bolsonaro is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Bandito looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
Bolsonaro tries to improve position but can't.
Bolsonaro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bandito is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (0) vs (6) Bandito
Bolsonaro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (0) vs (8) Bandito#T4#
Bolsonaro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (0) vs (11) Bandito
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
Bolsonaro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Bolsonaro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (11) Bandito#SUB#
Bolsonaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (15) Bandito
Bolsonaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Bandito moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Bolsonaro. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (18) Bandito
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolsonaro is looking for a sweep.
Bandito advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (2) vs (20) Bandito#T5#
Bolsonaro regains half guard.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bandito is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bolsonaro! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (2) vs (23) Bandito
Bolsonaro is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandito moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (2) vs (26) Bandito
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bolsonaro is trying to break free.
#T6#
Bolsonaro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Bolsonaro wants to escape the position.
Good control from Bandito.
Bolsonaro tries to roll but Bandito sticks to his back.
Bandito trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bolsonaro doesn't escape.
Bolsonaro breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (26) Bandito
Bandito has Bolsonaro pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has gone for a leg lock! Bandito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bolsonaro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (28) Bandito#T7##SUB#
Bolsonaro working for submissions but it's allowed Bandito to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro actively working from the bottom here.
Bolsonaro is breathing heavily.
Bandito controlling the pace.
Bandito trying to control from half guard but Bolsonaro is working away.
Bandito might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolsonaro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T8##SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform me that Bandito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bandito stalling.
Bandito is trying to control the action in half guard but Bolsonaro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (4) vs (31) Bandito
Bolsonaro is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bandito is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (4) vs (33) Bandito#T9#
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bolsonaro wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (4) vs (36) Bandito
Bolsonaro is really stuck here.
Bandito doesn't have the hooks in and Bolsonaro manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (36) Bandito
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (38) Bandito
Bandito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily. #T10#
Bandito with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Bolsonaro won't allow it. #SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bolsonaro tries to roll over but Bandito keeps him under control.
Bandito takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Bolsonaro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandito pulls his head out easily.
Bandito is trying to control. Bolsonaro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bolsonaro has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bandito escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bandito! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (41) Bandito#T11#
Bolsonaro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bolsonaro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bandito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bandito trying to control the action but Bolsonaro is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bolsonaro looking for submissions off his back.#T12#
Bandito frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolsonaro (6) vs (44) Bandito
Bandito controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito wants to take Bolsonaro's back here but Bolsonaro is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Bolsonaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Well,Bolsonaro is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Bolsonaro is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bolsonaro is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bandito has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolsonaro (6) vs (47) Bandito#SUB2#
Bolsonaro showing good submission defense here.
Bolsonaro tries to escape but Bandito has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Bolsonaro prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.#T14#
Bolsonaro is trying to break free.
Bandito 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.
Bolsonaro manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Bolsonaro.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolsonaro (8) vs (47) Bandito#SUB#
Bolsonaro drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bolsonaro (8) vs (51) Bandito
Bolsonaro is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bolsonaro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Bandito presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bolsonaro (8) vs (53) Bandito
Bolsonaro is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito wins on points by 53 to 8.
A relieved looking Enamorado Bandito 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Bolt pushes Lewis up against the cage in a clinch.
Bolt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Bolt tightens his grip and picks Lewis up, before dumping him to the ground. Lewis manages to land in guard. #SUB2#
Lewis working for a triangle but Bolt defends it easily.
Bolt landing some decent shots from guard.
Bolt landing with the ground and pound.
Bolt stands and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bolt just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt advances to mount.
Bolt looking to finish Lewis with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lewis!#T1#
Lewis is looking to get to half guard.
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lewis can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bolt cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bolt has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lewis's face.
Bolt landing strikes, looking to finish! #ROC#Lewis is rocked!
Lewis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lewis is still in real trouble! Can Bolt finish him?
Lewis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bolt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Bolt! Lewis is hurt baaadly! Bolt is firing away with more strikes - Lewis is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Bolt!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Bolt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 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 39 wins and 18 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 36 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Laitila moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.
Laitila wants to take the fight to the mat but Alvarez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Alvarez has Laitila pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Laitila manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Laitila gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Laitila
Alvarez tries to roll over but Laitila keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Laitila seems content to control.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Laitila perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Laitila keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alvarez trying to hold on to Laitila's head to control him but Laitila postures up.
Laitila wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Alvarez desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T2#
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Laitila stands and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Laitila
Alvarez is letting Laitila control him for a moment. #T3#
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
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.
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alvarez is working hard here to advance position.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez has one of Laitila's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Alvarez being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position. #T6#
Alvarez wants to control but Laitila postures up.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Laitila staying calm.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
Laitila controls the position.
Alvarez tries to bench press Laitila off him but Laitila keeps the position.
Laitila trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away. #T8#
Laitila is staying tight to Alvarez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Laitila wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working. #T9#
Alvarez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laitila taking a breather here.
It looks like Laitila 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.#T10#
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Laitila trying to control the action but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
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.#T11#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvarez is trying to control Laitila's posture but Laitila avoids it.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face as Laitila controls the position.
Laitila taking a break here but Alvarez is having none of it and regains half guard.
Laitila is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alvarez gets full guard.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Laitila postures up.
#T14#
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Laitila looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laitila wins on points by 5 to 0. |
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