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Bots de Garra 13 PBP Commentary |
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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 6 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Helix has managed to clinch.
Helix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durden.
Durden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Helix gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Durden gets underhooks to prevent Helix's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Helix has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Durden is trying to keep an underhook but Helix manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durden (0) vs (2) Helix
Helix wants to free his trapped foot but Durden is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helix pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Helix is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Helix pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Helix is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Helix wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy. #T1#
Helix passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (0) vs (5) Helix
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Helix tries to advance to mount but Durden denies him.
Helix wants to control but Durden is keeping him busy.
Durden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Helix prevents Durden from improving his position.#SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Helix really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Durden. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Durden wants to improve his position but Helix is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Helix is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Helix is trying to work for a kimura but Durden is defending well.
#SUB2#
Helix seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Durden slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.
Helix controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Durden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Helix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Helix looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Durden is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Helix is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Helix got a little sloppy there for a moment and Durden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helix has managed to get both his arms back between Durden's legs - danger averted.
Durden keeping full guard, as Helix tries to pass. #SUB2#
Helix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Durden keeping full guard, as Helix tries to pass. #SUB#
Durden has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Helix can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Durden looking for a guillotine here but Helix defends easily.
Helix wants to pass the guard but Durden is keeping the position.#T5##SUB#
Durden looking for a triangle here. Helix is fighting it but it looks tight! Durden pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Helix is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Abraham Durden!
A victorious Abraham Durden thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 2 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Bull Mfer!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Dos Anjos shoots in and bounces Mfer off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Anjos (2) vs (0) Mfer
Dos Anjos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mfer's guard. #SUB#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Mfer is defending it quite comfortably.
Dos Anjos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mfer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dos Anjos is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mfer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mfer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is working for a kimura but Mfer is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mfer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Dos Anjos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mfer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Anjos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Dos Anjos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura here.
Dos Anjos works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Anjos (5) vs (0) Mfer
Mfer is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Dos Anjos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mfer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mfer keeps trying to improve his position.#T2##SUB#
Dos Anjos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mfer has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Dos Anjos in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mfer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Titus goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Princip continues to drive forward.
Titus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Princip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Princip has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Titus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Titus goes for a takedown attempt but Princip pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Titus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Princip tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titus is in Princip's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titus (2) vs (0) Princip
Titus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Titus 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.
Titus passes Princip's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Titus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Titus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Titus eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Titus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Princip! Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (5) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Titus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Titus looking to isolate an arm here. Princip doesn't see it coming and as Titus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Titus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Titus!
A victorious Zeke Titus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Zan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lisko was covering up waiting for the punch and Zan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan 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.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#SUB#
Lisko is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lisko's body to avoid the submission. Lisko has instead reached around Zan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lisko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Lisko!
Jordan Lisko 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 10 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
De Rossi forces Sobieskiego back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
De Rossi pulls Sobieskiego into guard.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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.
De Rossi looking to control.
#SUB#
De Rossi has his foot on Sobieskiego's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobieskiego works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Sobieskiego must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieskiego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.
De Rossi controls Sobieskiego momentarily but Sobieskiego frees himself.
Sobieskiego stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
De Rossi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobieskiego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
De Rossi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from De Rossi'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.#T2#
De Rossi working a defensive guard here.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Sobieskiego but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
De Rossi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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. #T3#
De Rossi keeping full guard, as Sobieskiego tries to pass. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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#
De Rossi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sobieskiego defends it easily.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
De Rossi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sobieskiego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Sobieskiego wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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#
De Rossi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sobieskiego looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5##SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieskiego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but De Rossi is tightening it up a little... Sobieskiego has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sobieskiego reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sobieskiego taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 1 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Silva shoots in but no luck this time.
Okoye tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Silva manages to circle out of the way.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD#
Okoye scores with a takedown into Silva's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye advances to half guard.
Okoye is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
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#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Okoye seems to be looking for submissions.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Silva tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye. #T2##SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye 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.
#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Okoye has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silva defend it? Okoye steps over the head and cranks it - Silva is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
Our winner, Ikemba Okoye, 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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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 15 wins and 12 losses; Chozen Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB2#
Leifsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
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#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Leifsson's guard. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Gracie has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leifsson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gracie is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leifsson pulls down on the head and he's put Gracie to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Skjoldr Leifsson!
A victorious Skjoldr Leifsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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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 5 wins and 6 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
White Jr shoots for a takedown but Kamenev saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamenev wants to counter the offense by White Jr and move into the clinch position.
White Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamenev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamenev wants to counter with a clinch but White Jr pushes him away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Kamenev pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
White Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
White Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
White Jr advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (3) vs (0) Kamenev
Kamenev is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
White Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
Kamenev sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Kamenev actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
White Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kamenev 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#
Kamenev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kamenev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now White Jr has Kamenev in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: White Jr (3) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2##SUB#
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamenev defends well.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
White Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.#SUB2#
Kamenev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but White Jr keeps moving.
Kamenev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (3) vs (5) Kamenev
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well.
Kamenev trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White Jr is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Kamenev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
White Jr tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.#T4#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Kamenev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Kamenev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
White Jr tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.
White Jr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev.
White Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but White Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage.
White Jr moves into full guard.
#SUB#
White Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kamenev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
Kamenev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: White Jr (3) vs (8) Kamenev#SUB2#
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by White Jr, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kamenev trying to control the position but White Jr is working away. #SUB2#
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
White Jr wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kamenev has ideas of his own. He's got hold of White Jr'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! White Jr 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 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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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 9 wins and 4 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in and drives through. Ahokas sprawls well.
Ahokas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Ahokas looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass.
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fiachna has his foot on Ahokas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ahokas works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Fiachna's guard.
Ahokas stands and throws Fiachna's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
Fiachna is pressing down on Ahokas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ahokas is pushing down on Fiachna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiachna is fighting to maintain full guard but Ahokas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna moves into full guard.
#T3#
Ahokas won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Ahokas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahokas manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (5) vs (2) Fiachna#T4#
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Ahokas defends it. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Ahokas defending well. #T5##SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ahokas gets full guard.
Fiachna stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (5) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ahokas's legs.
Ahokas is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Ahokas blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Ahokas is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (5) vs (7) Fiachna
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna fails to advance to Ahokas's back.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Fiachna is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ahokas is surviving well by controlling Fiachna's body position as best he can.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (5) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is persistently looking for the submission but Ahokas is defending it well.
Ahokas tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Fiachna working for a choke but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ahokas tries to roll but Fiachna sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Ahokas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiachna. #SUB2#
Fiachna is cranking Ahokas's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Ahokas! He's tightened the choke and Ahokas is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna is the new super heavyweight champion!
Darragh Fiachna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orion shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion 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.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Orion wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (5) Diesel#T3##SUB#
Orion working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Diesel#SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Orion wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (10) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Orion tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #T5#
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.
Orion is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (13) Diesel
Orion is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Diesel trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (16) Diesel
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T9#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Orion can't escape the position.
Orion regains half guard.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB2#
Diesel 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 Diesel. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #T12##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (19) Diesel
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13##SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Orion is having none of it.
Orion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Orion is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel 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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