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Bots de Garra 5 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
King tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) King#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
#SUB#
Gracie 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#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2##SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for a kimura but King is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but King defends it. #SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
King looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, King has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! King could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and King is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chozen Gracie! |
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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 6 wins and 2 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Ahma
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahma. #SUB2#
Ahma seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma 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.
Orion gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ahma gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
#T1#
Ahma pushing down on Orion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Ahma 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 Orion'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.
Ahma prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Orion has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Orion's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ahma drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahma jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orion lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (2) vs (2) Ahma#T2##SUB2#
Ahma has his foot on Orion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orion works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Orion 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.
Orion pushes down on Ahma's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Orion wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orion prevents Ahma from improving his position.
Ahma gets back to full guard.
#T3##SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Orion drops back looking for a leg! Ahma is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ahma manages to kick Orion off! Orion jumps back into Ahma's guard. #SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orion forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is pressing down on Orion's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Orion 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#
Orion 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#
Ahma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orion can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Orion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Orion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Orion is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5#
Orion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (5) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahma has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Orion tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Orion looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Orion is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ahma is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ahma tries to improve position but can't. #T6##SUB#
Orion is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahma knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orion is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahma is defending well. #SUB#
Orion wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ahma, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orion tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orion has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahma is looking to reverse the position.
Ahma gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T8##SUB#
Orion is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Orion pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Orion is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T9#
Ahma gets full guard.
Orion wants to pass the guard but Ahma is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Orion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Orion 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#
Orion thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Orion 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#
Orion 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#
Ahma working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
#SUB#
Orion 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.
Orion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Orion defends it easily.
Orion advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (8) vs (2) Ahma
Ahma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orion's best efforts.#SUB#
Orion is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahma defends it well. #T11##SUB#
Orion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahma is just riding it out for now. Orion eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Orion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Orion seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T12##SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ahma is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Orion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahma has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahma sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion 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! Ahma is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion 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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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Princip wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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 tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Princip wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Princip has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Princip's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Silva!
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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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; Robrecht Holtzmann! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and pushes Holtzmann back into the ropes.#TD2#
Kamenev has clasped his hands together around Holtzmann's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holtzmann (0) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB2#
Holtzmann wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Holtzmann's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Holtzmann is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kamenev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
A relieved looking Ivan Kamenev 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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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; Meinard Ansgar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ansgar as he avoids it easily.
Ansgar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Ansgar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ansgar (2) vs (0) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Ansgar is tapping! Great win for Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ikemba Okoye!
After winning the bout, Ikemba Okoye 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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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 3 wins and 0 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bandicoot swivels and escapes.#TD#
Bandicoot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Bandicoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sobieskiego gets full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bandicoot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bandicoot pulls his head out easily.
Bandicoot moves into full mount! Sobieskiego won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandicoot (5) vs (0) Sobieskiego
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobieskiego tries to reverse the position but Bandicoot maintains control.#SUB#
Bandicoot has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobieskiego is looking to get to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Bandicoot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Bandicoot working for a submission but Sobieskiego is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Bandicoot working for a guillotine from mount but Sobieskiego is in no mood to give up.
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#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandicoot has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sobieskiego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandicoot. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Bandicoot has control of Sobieskiego's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sobieskiego regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position but Bandicoot isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Bandicoot with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Sobieskiego manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sobieskiego defends it well. #SUB#
Bandicoot seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bandicoot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Bandicoot eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bandicoot 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. Sobieskiego tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandicoot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crush Bandicoot!
Crush Bandicoot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 1 wins and 3 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Zan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahokas quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is pressing down on Zan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahokas pushes a forearm under Zan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas 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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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 4 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Helmut Stoppelbein!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Leifsson misses with a takedown attempt - Stoppelbein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown but Stoppelbein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Leifsson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Leifsson feints and as Stoppelbein raises his hands in defense, Leifsson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Stoppelbein
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.#SUB2#
Stoppelbein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leifsson is aware though and is defending well.
Leifsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stoppelbein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Stoppelbein#SUB#
Leifsson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Stoppelbein is trying to escape and Leifsson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Stoppelbein is forced to tap! Nice work there by Leifsson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cardona misses with a takedown attempt - Fiachna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Cardona gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Cardona
Fiachna tries to roll over but Cardona keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cardona preventing the sweep.
Cardona stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cardona is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Cardona stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cardona jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cardona slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Cardona pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cardona looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking for a triangle but Fiachna pushes his legs off easily.
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cardona! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (7) vs (2) Cardona
Fiachna works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (10) vs (2) Cardona#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Cardona is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Cardona, looking for the choke.
Cardona is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Cardona defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fiachna off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Cardona preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
Cardona is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Cardona is controlling his hands well.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna'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.#T4##SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cardona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cardona for a finish.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cardona knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cardona for a finish.
Cardona can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
#T5##SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Cardona is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Cardona is defending it well.
#SUB#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Cardona, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Cardona showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Fiachna has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cardona has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T6#
Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in and Cardona manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (10) vs (4) Cardona
Cardona trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Cardona thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cardona tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (12) vs (4) Cardona
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cardona keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cardona working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.#T7#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Cardona defending well.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (4) Cardona
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Cardona doesn't allow it.
Fiachna mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (4) Cardona#SUB#
Cardona defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fiachna's arms. #T8##SUB#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Fiachna controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy.
Cardona manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Cardona.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (18) vs (6) Cardona
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardona manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (20) vs (6) Cardona
Cardona 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.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiachna passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (23) vs (6) Cardona
Fiachna moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (25) vs (6) Cardona#T9#
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fiachna mounts Cardona! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (28) vs (6) Cardona
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona breaks Fiachna's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (28) vs (8) Cardona#SUB2#
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.
Cardona looks winded!
Fiachna is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (30) vs (8) Cardona
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T10#
Fiachna works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (33) vs (8) Cardona
Fiachna is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cardona is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (36) vs (8) Cardona#SUB#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back.
Cardona can't escape the position.
Fiachna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Fiachna has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Cardona is in real trouble here. Fiachna gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Cardona is tapping out! Fiachna wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, 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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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 46 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) White Jr
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.
White Jr tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
White Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Diesel has control of White Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Diesel has hold of White Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and White Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control but White Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
White Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Diesel wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (0) White Jr
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
White Jr gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White Jr.#SUB2#
White Jr has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
White Jr looks winded!
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#T4#
Diesel wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel is staying tight to White Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Diesel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. White Jr is trying to escape and Diesel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and White Jr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diesel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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