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Bots de Garra 19 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Bodie Helix!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (2) vs (0) Helix#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Helix is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
Helix is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Helix has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Helix defends the submission attempt.
Helix tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
Helix wants to improve his position but King is controlling well.
#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Helix can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Helix tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Helix manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Helix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Helix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Helix trying to control the position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Helix has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard. #T4##SUB#
King 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.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helix 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#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T5#
Let's hope that Helix has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Helix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King passes into half guard. #SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Helix is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
King 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#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Helix doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #T6#
Helix is looking to improve his position.
Helix wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Helix defends the submission attempt.
Helix works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Helix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Helix's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T7##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix trying to control the position.
#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard. #SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
King wants to pass the guard but Helix is keeping the position.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8##SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King 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#
King drops back looking for a leg! Helix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Helix manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Helix's guard.
Helix not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Helix looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T9##SUB2#
Helix is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Helix controls King momentarily but King frees himself. #SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix looking to control.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Helix is keeping the position for now. #T10##SUB#
King 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#
Helix is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#SUB2#
Helix has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Helix controls King momentarily but King frees himself. #SUB#
King 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.
Helix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King 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#
Helix looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T12##SUB2#
Helix working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
#SUB#
King 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#
Helix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helix controlling King's posture.
Helix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13##SUB#
King 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.
Helix can't keep his opponent in guard - King advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Helix is trying is best to control the position here.
Helix tries to get to full guard but King has control of the leg. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Helix defends it well. #T14##SUB#
King 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#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Helix is defending it quite comfortably.
Helix felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Helix trying to hold on to King's head to control him but King postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
A very excited looking Malcolm King 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Smash Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Adams drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) De Rossi
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi looking to control.
Adams 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#
De Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams 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... Adams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Adams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Adams taps out! Nice BJJ there by De Rossi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
Giovanni De Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Titus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zan (0) vs (4) Titus#SUB2#
Titus is trying to get an arm triangle but Zan is defending well.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Zan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Titus off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zan (4) vs (4) Titus
Titus is trying to break free.
Titus turns into Zan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (4) vs (6) Titus
Titus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (4) vs (9) Titus
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.
Zan stops Titus from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Titus tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Titus tries to move to mount but Zan blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Titus gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (4) vs (11) Titus
Zan tries to reverse the position but Titus maintains control.#T1##SUB2#
Titus is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Titus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Titus is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Titus working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Titus! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Verneri Ahma!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ahma leaves Leifsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ahma slaps away a takedown attempt from Leifsson, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Ahma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahma lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Ahma#SUB#
Ahma got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahma has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.
Ahma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Ahma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the 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.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Ahma drops back looking for a leg! Leifsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Leifsson manages to kick Ahma off! Ahma jumps back into Leifsson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Ahma tries to pass. #SUB#
Leifsson 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. #T1##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.
Ahma works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahma pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Ahma is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Leifsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahma.
#T3##SUB2#
Ahma is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahma's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahma's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leifsson (4) vs (2) Ahma
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
Ahma is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Leifsson 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, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma is trying to break free.
#T4##SUB#
Leifsson looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Ahma's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ahma keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Leifsson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Leifsson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ahma is defending well though. Leifsson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
Ahma is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Leifsson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahma has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T5#
Ahma rolls, trying to escape but Leifsson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Leifsson 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, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Leifsson 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, Ahma has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ahma knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ahma for a finish.
Ahma wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Ahma showing good submission defense here.
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T6##SUB#
Leifsson is persistently looking for the submission but Ahma is defending it well.
#SUB#
Ahma is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Leifsson gets his way!
Ahma tries to escape but Leifsson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Ahma defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Leifsson's arms. #SUB#
Ahma preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Leifsson.
I really don't envy Ahma right now.
#SUB#
Leifsson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ahma rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Leifsson 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. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB#
Leifsson 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#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Leifsson 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. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #T8##SUB#
Leifsson 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. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions off his back.
Ahma looks winded!#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura here.
Ahma moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leifsson won't allow Ahma to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahma working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leifsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Leifsson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Ahma working for a triangle but Leifsson 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.#SUB#
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson stands and throws Ahma's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Ahma#T10##SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Leifsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leifsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Leifsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Leifsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ahma is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying to work for a kimura but Ahma is defending well.
Ahma wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ahma is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leifsson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Leifsson 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. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for a kimura but Ahma is defending it quite comfortably.
#T12##SUB#
Leifsson seems to be working for a kimura but Ahma defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Ahma actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Ahma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T13##SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Leifsson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ahma tries to roll over but Leifsson keeps him under control.#T14##SUB#
Leifsson 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. Leifsson eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Leifsson wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahma doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leifsson. #SUB#
Leifsson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Ahma is defending against the submission attempts here by Leifsson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ahma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Our winner, Skjoldr Leifsson, 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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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 7 wins and 6 losses; Crush Bandicoot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bandicoot quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandicoot (0) vs (2) Lynn
Bandicoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lynn 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. Bandicoot tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lynn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Lynn!
A victorious Jack Lynn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Bruce White Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
White Jr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Orion was covering up waiting for the punch and White Jr finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: White Jr (2) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
White Jr drops back looking for a leg! Orion is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Orion manages to kick White Jr off! White Jr jumps back into Orion's guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
White Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
White Jr wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. White Jr 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#
Orion 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. #T1##SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but White Jr pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! White Jr rolls with it to try and escape but Orion cranks on the arm and White Jr is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cole Orion!
A relieved looking Cole Orion thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Okoye is trying to defend but Ahokas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Okoye trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Okoye doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahokas.
Okoye is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Ahokas 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.
Okoye regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Ahokas defends easily.
Okoye controls Ahokas momentarily but Ahokas frees himself. #T1##SUB#
Okoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Okoye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ahokas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ahokas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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. #SUB#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#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. #SUB#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
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. #T2##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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#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. #SUB2#
Ahokas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Okoye looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoye, not yet. #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. #SUB2#
Ahokas has gone for a leg lock! Okoye slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Okoye is sitting in close to Ahokas's body. Ahokas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Okoye is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Okoye is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ahokas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Juha Ahokas!
Our winner, Juha Ahokas, 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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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Fiachna gets caught napping as Al Jhit dives in and scores a takedown. Fiachna manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a leg! Fiachna is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fiachna manages to kick Al Jhit off! Al Jhit jumps back into Fiachna's guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fiachna lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna passes Al Jhit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiachna moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to take Al Jhit's back but he can't do it this time. #T1#
Al Jhit keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit frees his head quite easily.
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 prevents Al Jhit from getting the reversal.
Fiachna mounts Al Jhit! Really nice guard pass there!
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Al Jhit doesn't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Fiachna#T2#
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Al Jhit won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Jhit defends it well.
Al Jhit moves into full guard.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Al Jhit is retaining full guard.
Fiachna pushes down on Al Jhit's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna pushing down on Al Jhit's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Fiachna
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiachna wants to take Al Jhit's back here but Al Jhit is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (14) Fiachna#SUB2#
Al Jhit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Al Jhit knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Al Jhit for a finish. #SUB2#
Fiachna is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Al Jhit is defending well though. Fiachna let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Fiachna keeps control of the position as Al Jhit tries to break free.
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fiachna's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (14) Fiachna
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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 looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Jhit manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (16) Fiachna#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a triangle but Fiachna defends it easily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Fiachna passes Al Jhit's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (19) Fiachna
Al Jhit can't escape the position.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #T8#
Fiachna works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (22) Fiachna
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Al Jhit defends it. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Al Jhit defending well. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Al Jhit is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T9##SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is defending well. #SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Fiachna. Oh but Al Jhit has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Fiachna goes limp - he's gone! Al Jhit jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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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 58 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel fails to land the takedown.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Gracie gets double underhooks and turns Diesel into the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diesel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diesel to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Gracie
Diesel looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well. #T2#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
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.#T3##SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Diesel 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#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Diesel wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T6##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Diesel 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#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel 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.
#T7#
Diesel is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Gracie is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie can't escape the position.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#T9##SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Diesel has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#T10#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie prevents Diesel from moving into mount. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T12##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looks winded!#T13##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie 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#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T14##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Kurt Diesel 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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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 14 wins and 1 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 19 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Trump shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Kamenev as Trump shoots in.#CL#
Kamenev rushes Trump and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Trump works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Trump got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kamenev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trump has managed to get both his arms back between Kamenev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Kamenev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trump drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Trump off! Trump jumps back into Kamenev's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamenev dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Kamenev is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trump is just riding it out for now. Kamenev eventually gives up the hold.
Kamenev wants to free his trapped foot but Trump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Trump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Trump
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Kamenev seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura but Trump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kamenev to get the leverage. #T2#
Kamenev is trying to control the action in half guard but Trump is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kamenev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #T3#
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trump keeps working. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Trump
Trump tries to buck Kamenev off but Kamenev is having none of it.#SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kamenev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trump's legs. #T4#
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (2) Trump
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Trump has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (14) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Kamenev is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Kamenev is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Trump breaks Kamenev's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (14) vs (4) Trump#T5#
Kamenev can't keep his opponent in guard - Trump advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenev wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Kamenev is pressing down on Trump's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Trump drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Trump jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Trump 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#
Kamenev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trump can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T6#
Trump passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (14) vs (7) Trump
Kamenev tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Kamenev sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump. #SUB2#
Trump seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamenev is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold. #T7##SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Kamenev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kamenev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Trump.
Kamenev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Trump being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Trump is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (16) vs (7) Trump
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T8#
Kamenev is really struggling to control Trump but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kamenev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kamenev slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#T9##SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Trump is defending well. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamenev seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Kamenev 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.
#T10##SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump gets full guard.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Trump had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kamenev from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Trump is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB2#
Trump is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Trump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trump looks winded!
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Trump working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Trump working for a triangle but Kamenev defends it easily.
Kamenev pushing down on Trump's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T13#
Trump is refusing to be controlled, as Kamenev sits in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Kamenev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kamenev is looking to advance position but Trump won't allow it. #SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Trump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kamenev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (19) vs (7) Trump
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev prevents Trump from getting the reversal.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trump is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 19 to 7.
Ivan Kamenev retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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