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Bots de Garra 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kotze shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Kotze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Kotze#SUB#
Orion has hold of Kotze's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kotze seems comfortable defending it but Orion has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kotze is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kotze is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Orion couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from King as Stoppelbein shoots in.#TD2#
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Stoppelbein's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stoppelbein (0) vs (2) King
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoppelbein's guard.
Stoppelbein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Stoppelbein tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
A relieved looking Malcolm King 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Calixto Cardona! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardona. Cardona gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cardona swivels and escapes.
Cardona feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Cardona manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sobieskiego on his heels. He'll look to pass Sobieskiego's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cardona (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego
Sobieskiego tries to buck Cardona off but Cardona is having none of it.#SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobieskiego can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego keeps trying to improve his position.
Sobieskiego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cardona. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cardona thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieskiego tries to bench press Cardona off him but Cardona keeps the position. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well.
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.
Sobieskiego is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobieskiego has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sobieskiego has escaped the position, nice work there. #T3##SUB#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobieskiego tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardona wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobieskiego tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4#
Sobieskiego tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Cardona tries for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
Sobieskiego is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cardona's best efforts.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#T5##SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobieskiego tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
#SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardona.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily.
Sobieskiego tries to get to full guard but Cardona has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cardona looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #T7##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T8##SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Sobieskiego is defending against the submission attempts here by Cardona.
#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cardona is breathing heavily.#T9#
Sobieskiego wants to improve his position but Cardona is controlling well.
#SUB#
Cardona is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10##SUB#
Cardona wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sobieskiego gets full guard.#SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cardona can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T11##SUB#
Cardona drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Cardona off! Cardona jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard.
Cardona stands and throws Sobieskiego's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cardona (8) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Cardona tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cardona has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to get an arm triangle but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Cardona is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sobieskiego knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Sobieskiego sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cardona prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobieskiego defends it well. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T13##SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cardona prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cardona is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cardona pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cardona is looking for a kimura but Sobieskiego is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cardona to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T14##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cardona is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cardona. #SUB#
Cardona is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cardona is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cardona takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
A relieved looking Calixto Cardona 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lisko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bandicoot circles away.#TD2#
Lisko gets caught flat footed, as Bandicoot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (0) vs (2) Bandicoot
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
Bandicoot pushing down on Lisko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.
#SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Bandicoot wants to free his trapped foot but Lisko is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lisko manages to get to full guard.
Bandicoot passes Lisko's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.
Lisko gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko looking for a guillotine here but Bandicoot defends easily.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T4##SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandicoot jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandicoot advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (0) vs (5) Bandicoot
Lisko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#T6##SUB2#
Bandicoot seems to be working for a kimura but Lisko defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura but Lisko is defending well.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #T7#
Lisko won't allow Bandicoot to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lisko actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Lisko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
Lisko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandicoot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandicoot's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lisko (4) vs (5) Bandicoot
Bandicoot tries to escape the position.
Lisko is trying to stick to Bandicoot's back but Bandicoot is turning into Lisko. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lisko's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandicoot. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lisko (4) vs (7) Bandicoot#SUB#
Lisko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lisko is breathing heavily.
Bandicoot trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lisko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandicoot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandicoot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bandicoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Lisko is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB#
Bandicoot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.
Bandicoot wants to pass the guard but Lisko is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10##SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lisko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko working for a triangle but Bandicoot defends it easily.
#SUB#
Lisko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bandicoot can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Bandicoot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lisko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bandicoot has managed to get both his arms back between Lisko's legs - danger averted.#T11##SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Lisko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bandicoot is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandicoot defends well.
Bandicoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lisko is keeping the position for now.
Bandicoot pushes down on Lisko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lisko is looking for a sweep. Bandicoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lisko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bandicoot. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is working for a kimura but Lisko is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB2#
Lisko is defending against the submission attempts here by Bandicoot.
#SUB#
Lisko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lisko has managed to free his arm - good work. #T13##SUB#
Lisko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura here.
Lisko is pressing down on Bandicoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lisko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandicoot stopping the sweep attempt from Lisko.
Bandicoot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lisko swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14##SUB2#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Lisko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lisko manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Lisko's guard. #SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandicoot passes Lisko's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but Lisko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandicoot to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lisko is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lisko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandicoot wins on points by 7 to 4.
After winning the bout, Crush Bandicoot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracie scores with a takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Gracie
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie prevents Ahokas from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is looking to improve his 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.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Ahokas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ahokas regains half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Ahokas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahokas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Ahokas's guard.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Gracie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (0) vs (8) Gracie
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T12#
Ahokas is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Gracie has hold of Ahokas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahokas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahokas defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ahokas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
#T13##SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T14##SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Ahokas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.#SUB#
Ahokas is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gracie has his hands clasped together but Ahokas extends and breaks Gracie's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Princip tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Princip has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Princip defends well.#SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Princip pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Princip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Princip has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
Princip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Princip looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Princip defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
#T2#
Princip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
Princip works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Princip is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Princip to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Princip. Oh but Leifsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Princip goes limp - he's gone! Leifsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zan as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikemba Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okoye.
Zan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Okoye tries to sprawl but Zan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Zan
Zan looks winded!
The fighters are battling for position here. Okoye manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Zan defends easily.
Okoye keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Okoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zan wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.
Okoye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Zan
Okoye passes Zan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
#SUB#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoye controlling the action here.#SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Okoye trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Okoye is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Okoye anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Okoye slips an arm under Zan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Okoye has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Okoye is squeezing on Zan like an anaconda would it's prey. Zan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
A relieved looking Ikemba Okoye 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Andor Seres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ahma fails to land the takedown.
Seres attempts a counter takedown but Ahma avoids it well and moves away.
Seres stuffs the takedown.
Seres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seres wants it to stay on the feet.
Seres tries to counter with a takedown but Ahma is quick to defend against it.
Andor Seres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verneri Ahma.
Ahma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seres changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Ahma scores with a takedown into Seres's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Seres (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Seres has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ahma doesn't defend quickly enough and Seres has managed to lock this one up! Can Ahma escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Seres on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andor Seres!
Andor Seres thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Co-main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 17 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hozdic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hozdic wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hozdic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
White Jr tries to roll over but Hozdic keeps him under control.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Hozdic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
White Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Hozdic.
#SUB#
Hozdic is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hozdic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so White Jr is just riding it out for now. Hozdic eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB#
Hozdic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic'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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Hozdic wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hozdic.
White Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
White Jr is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Hozdic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White Jr shrugs it off. #SUB#
Hozdic looking to secure an arm triangle but White Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Hozdic wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hozdic.
White Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Hozdic looking to secure an arm triangle but White Jr defends it well. #SUB#
Hozdic is going oldschool here, as he tries to force White Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so White Jr shrugs it off.
Hozdic prevents White Jr from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hozdic looking to secure an arm triangle but White Jr defends it well.
Hozdic prevents White Jr from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Hozdic looking to secure an arm triangle but White Jr defends it well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
White Jr can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Hozdic working for a submission but White Jr is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hozdic is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but White Jr is surviving well by controlling Hozdic's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Hozdic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, White Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hozdic is working for a guillotine from mount but White Jr frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Hozdic working for a guillotine from mount but White Jr is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Hozdic is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, White Jr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Hozdic working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. White Jr turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hozdic off and cradles White Jr's limp body as Hozdic celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Main event
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiachna quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Fiachna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Fiachna defends it well.
Diesel tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away. #SUB#
Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it. #T1#
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Fiachna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T2#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Fiachna is having none of it.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape. #SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna regains half guard.#T3#
Diesel is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fiachna is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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