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Bots de Garra 14 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mathieu David! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahma stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ahma wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Ahma shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in David's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: David (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! David is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and David manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into David's guard.
David knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahma on the ground.
Ahma wants to pass the guard but David is keeping the position.
David is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#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. #SUB#
David looking for a guillotine here but Ahma defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahma 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#
David is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1#
Ahma stopping the sweep attempt from David.
David is trying to keep Ahma in close.
#SUB2#
Ahma 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 drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Ahma as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! David screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Ahma! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Verneri Ahma!
A victorious Verneri Ahma 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Serhey Rishkinov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Rishkinov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rishkinov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rishkinov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
King gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rishkinov regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Rishkinov
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
King won't allow Rishkinov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: King (5) vs (0) Rishkinov#SUB#
King wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rishkinov, who protects the arm well.
Rishkinov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rishkinov is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Rishkinov is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Rishkinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
King has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rishkinov has his feet on King's thighs here. He's pushed King off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! King screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Serhey Rishkinov!
A very excited looking Serhey Rishkinov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 11 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Anjos stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobieskiego. Sobieskiego gets slowly back to his feet.
Dos Anjos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobieskiego.
Dos Anjos is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Dos Anjos gets a double leg takedown into Sobieskiego's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (2) Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos passes Sobieskiego's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Dos Anjos 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! Sobieskiego is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
A victorious Ademaro Dos Anjos 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 6 wins and 4 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Smash Adams!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandicoot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bandicoot wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Bandicoot fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adams to the ground. Bandicoot is now in Adams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (2) vs (0) Adams
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Bandicoot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Bandicoot drops back looking for a leg! Adams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Adams manages to kick Bandicoot off! Bandicoot jumps back into Adams's guard.
Bandicoot passes into half guard.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams trying to control but Bandicoot postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandicoot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Bandicoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##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. Adams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandicoot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Crush Bandicoot!
A victorious Crush Bandicoot 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lisko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (2) vs (0) Durden
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lisko 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#
Durden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Durden working for a triangle but Lisko defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Durden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lisko is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lisko drops back looking for a leg! Durden is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durden manages to kick Lisko off! Lisko jumps back into Durden's guard. #SUB2#
Durden 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.#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lisko 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. #T1##SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Durden is looking for a triangle but Lisko pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Lisko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lisko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Durden looking for a sweep. Not yet Durden, not yet.
Lisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Durden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lisko defends it easily.#SUB2#
Durden is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Lisko 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. #T2#
Lisko stands and throws Durden's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (5) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Lisko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Lisko keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Lisko wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden tries to bench press Lisko off him but Lisko keeps the position.
Durden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lisko is trying to get an arm triangle but Durden is defending well. #SUB#
Lisko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Durden knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Durden regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lisko is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Lisko works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lisko (8) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Lisko is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lisko extends the arm and Durden is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Davon Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Titus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (0) vs (4) Titus
Titus works to advance to full mount. Davis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Davis (0) vs (6) Titus#SUB2#
Titus is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Titus extends the arm and Davis is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Titus!
A very excited looking Zeke Titus 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 2 wins and 9 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Zan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position 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#
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. #T1##SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.#SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a triangle here. Zan is fighting it but it looks tight! De Rossi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
A very excited looking Giovanni De Rossi 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 1 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Okoye sprawls well initially but Ahokas persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Okoye is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
Okoye wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for submissions but instead, Okoye has regained full guard.
#SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Okoye working for a triangle but Ahokas defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ahokas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (0) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ahokas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Okoye can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Okoye manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura here.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (5) Ahokas
Okoye tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Okoye has control of Ahokas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahokas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Okoye looking to secure an arm triangle but Ahokas defends it well. #T3#
Ahokas slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well. #SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Okoye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB#
Okoye wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Okoye eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Okoye is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoye trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for a guillotine here but Okoye defends easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoye advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (8) vs (5) Ahokas#T7#
Ahokas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (11) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Okoye looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ahokas 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.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Okoye pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (14) vs (5) Ahokas#SUB#
Okoye wants to finish this one by submission but Ahokas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okoye.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Okoye has control of Ahokas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ahokas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ahokas is desperately trying to improve his position but Okoye has a good base and remains in mount.#T9##SUB#
Okoye jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahokas manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ahokas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Okoye's best efforts.
Okoye trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away. #SUB#
Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye.
Okoye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a triangle but Okoye pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Okoye has picked Ahokas up and slammed him! Ahokas can't keep hold of the triangle and Okoye manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (17) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas looks winded!#T11#
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Okoye (19) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ahokas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (19) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Okoye swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Ahokas drops back looking for a leg! Okoye is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Okoye manages to kick Ahokas off! Ahokas jumps back into Okoye's guard. #SUB#
Okoye has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ahokas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Ahokas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Okoye dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (21) vs (7) Ahokas#T12#
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye stands and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (24) vs (7) Ahokas
Okoye happy to just control the position for now.
Okoye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Ahokas manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T13##SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Okoye trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ahokas with the active half guard here but Okoye passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (27) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas is not content to let Okoye control the position. #SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahokas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahokas tries to buck Okoye off but Okoye is having none of it.#T14#
Ahokas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ahokas sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
Okoye is controlling the pace.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Okoye trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ahokas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Okoye takes the fight on points by 27 to 7.
Ikemba Okoye 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kamenev slaps away a takedown attempt from Orion, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cole Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamenev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orion.
Kamenev leaves Orion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivan Kamenev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cole Orion.
Orion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kamenev is fending him off so far but Orion persists. Nope, Kamenev circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Orion is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Kamenev pulls guard. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Orion pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
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 passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura here.
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Orion 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.
Kamenev makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kamenev.#SUB#
Orion is sitting in close to Kamenev's body. Kamenev has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Orion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Orion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kamenev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Kamenev!
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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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 18 wins and 10 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiachna is defended easily by Diesel.
Fiachna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Fiachna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiachna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna has a takedown stuffed.
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Fiachna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt - Fiachna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Fiachna shows good takedown defense.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiachna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Fiachna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiachna is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna trying to advance position but Diesel counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Diesel
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Diesel
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the 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.#T2#
Diesel looking to control.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Diesel gets full guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for a triangle here. Fiachna is fighting it but it looks tight! Diesel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fiachna is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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