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Bots de Garra 82 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 24 wins and 16 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gracie has closed the distance and engaged Ziyaeddin in a clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ziyaeddin passes into half guard.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ziyaeddin has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (3) vs (0) Gracie#T1#
Gracie prevents Ziyaeddin from improving position.
Gracie wants to control but Ziyaeddin postures up.
Gracie tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Ziyaeddin advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ziyaeddin (5) vs (0) Gracie#T2#
Ziyaeddin controlling the position easily from mount.
Ziyaeddin fails to advance to Gracie's back.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Well, if Ziyaeddin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Ziyaeddin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ziyaeddin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T4#
Ziyaeddin is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ziyaeddin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gracie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Ziyaeddin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Ziyaeddin wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin not doing much here.
Ziyaeddin is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T7#
Ziyaeddin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the action.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T8#
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie won't allow Ziyaeddin to pass to mount.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Ziyaeddin sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Ziyaeddin wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Ziyaeddin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ziyaeddin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Gracie pulls Ziyaeddin in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ziyaeddin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gracie passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking for submissions off his back.#T11##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Ziyaeddin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie is thwarting Ziyaeddin's attempts to control the position.
Ziyaeddin controlling the position for now.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ziyaeddin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T12#
Ziyaeddin trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Ziyaeddin trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie is keen to just control but Ziyaeddin is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB#
Ziyaeddin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ziyaeddin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Italian Job, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T14##SUB#
Ziyaeddin with the active half guard here but Gracie passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (8) vs (5) Gracie
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A relieved looking Amir Ziyaeddin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 16 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Terrorelli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandito's waist but Bandito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Terrorelli off to one side. #TD2#
Terrorelli drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bandito controls the position.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bandito's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Terrorelli is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (7) vs (2) Terrorelli
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandito advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (9) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is trying desperately to improve position.
Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Terrorelli wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (12) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Terrorelli is trying to defend against the choke here but Bandito has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Bandito Tightens the hold and Terrorelli taps out furiously! Bandito displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito!
A less than humble Enamorado Bandito misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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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 38 wins and 24 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leifsson moves into range and clinches up with Vernon.#TD2#
Vernon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Leifsson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Vernon
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Vernon tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson controls Vernon momentarily but Vernon frees himself.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leifsson pulls Vernon in close to his closed guard and prevents Vernon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Vernon postures up.
#T2#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Leifsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Leifsson pulls Vernon in to control the position.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there. #T3#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Vernon 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vernon stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson is controlling Vernon's posture.
Leifsson working a defensive guard here.
Leifsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Leifsson pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Vernon manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Leifsson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (7) Vernon#T5#
Vernon looking to control but Leifsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leifsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vernon wants to take Leifsson's back but he can't do it this time.
Vernon trying to control but Leifsson is having none of it.
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Leifsson tries to lock up and control but Vernon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Vernon trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Vernon jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Leifsson is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Leifsson and Vernon has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Leifsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Vernon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Leifsson keeping control of the position.
Vernon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (10) Vernon
Leifsson tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.#T8#
Vernon works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leifsson (0) vs (13) Vernon#SUB2#
Vernon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Vernon wants to control but Leifsson is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Leifsson fending off the submission attempt from Vernon. #T9#
Vernon is hanging on to Leifsson's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vernon working for the choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vernon's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10##SUB2#
Leifsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Leifsson is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Leifsson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Vernon is persistently looking for the submission but Leifsson is defending it well.
Leifsson prevents Vernon from getting a body triangle.#T11#
Vernon avoiding Leifsson 's attempts to control his hands.
Vernon tries to keep control of the position but Leifsson is staying busy.
Leifsson can't escape the position.
Leifsson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leifsson tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Vernon tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away. #T12##SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Vernon fails to move to back control.
Vernon tries to take Leifsson's back but instead Leifsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Vernon is very close to passing his half guard.#T13#
Vernon is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Leifsson is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson is not content to let Vernon control the position.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for an americana but Leifsson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Vernon was thinking about the submission.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Leifsson trying to control the position here.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is keeping the position.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vernon is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Vernon has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 13 to 0.
Isaac Vernon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Travis Labuschagne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 17 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Labuschagne doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Anderson has clasped his hands together around Labuschagne's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Labuschagne (0) vs (4) Anderson
Labuschagne tries to improve position but can't.
Labuschagne can't do much from the bottom here.
Labuschagne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Labuschagne sneaks back into half guard.
Labuschagne's coaches at Gentleman's Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Labuschagne defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Labuschagne is trying to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne is working hard here to advance position.
Labuschagne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Anderson avoids a guillotine attempt 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.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Labuschagne has control of Anderson's left arm, preventing Anderson from doing any damage.
Anderson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Labuschagne is retaining full guard.
Labuschagne controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson trying to control but Labuschagne is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (4) Anderson
Labuschagne wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.#T3#
Labuschagne trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Labuschagne controlling the action here.
Labuschagne is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it. #T4#
Labuschagne prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is not content to let Labuschagne control the position.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Labuschagne is working away from the top position though.
Labuschagne is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Labuschagne tries to pass to full mount but Anderson defends it. #SUB#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne. #T5##SUB#
Labuschagne is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Labuschagne.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Labuschagne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Labuschagne's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Labuschagne (2) vs (8) Anderson
Labuschagne trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Labuschagne is in bad spot here.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (2) vs (11) Anderson
Anderson controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Labuschagne from escaping the position.
#T7#
Anderson gets his hands free as Labuschagne looks to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Labuschagne wants to escape the position.
Labuschagne trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Labuschagne right now.
Anderson biding his time, controlling Labuschagne.
Labuschagne looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8#
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Labuschagne tries to escape but Anderson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Anderson.#SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Labuschagne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Labuschagne for a finish. #T9#
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Labuschagne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Anderson has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
Anderson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Labuschagne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Labuschagne for a finish. #T10#
Anderson gets his hands free as Labuschagne looks to control.
Labuschagne can't escape the position.
Anderson wants to control but Labuschagne is keeping busy.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Labuschagne tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.#T11#
Labuschagne tries to improve his position but instead Anderson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Labuschagne (2) vs (14) Anderson
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
Labuschagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
Labuschagne is breathing heavily.#T12#
Labuschagne staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.
Labuschagne tries to break free.
Labuschagne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Labuschagne is really stuck here.
Labuschagne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson is riding his opponent, not letting Labuschagne buck him off.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Labuschagne tries to escape the position.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Labuschagne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Anderson keeps control of the position easily here as Labuschagne tries to buck him off.
Labuschagne trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Labuschagne tries to break free.
#T14#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Labuschagne turns into Anderson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (14) Anderson
Anderson keeping full guard, as Labuschagne tries to pass.
Labuschagne being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labuschagne wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Labuschagne looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Labuschagne (4) vs (16) Anderson
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 16 to 4.
A very excited looking Richard Anderson 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 48 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curls is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Curls has picked Archer up - he's going for a ride! Curls dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Archer
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls trying to mount his opponent but Archer defends it.
Archer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Curls is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Curls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
Curls is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Curls is just content to waste time from the top position. Archer takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Archer controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself. #T3#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Archer controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T4#
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer struggling a bit here.
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Archer being controlled for a moment. #T5#
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer can't do much from the bottom here.
Curls taking a breather here. #T6#
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
Archer prevents Curls from improving position.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T7#
Curls working away.#SUB#
Curls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Curls works to advance to full mount. Archer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (7) vs (0) Archer#T8#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archer holds on to Curls around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Archer can't escape the position.
#T9#
Curls controlling from mount.
Archer is looking to improve his position but Curls isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Archer tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Curls content just to control the position here.
Curls wants to control the action but instead Archer gets a body lock and reverses into Curls's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (7) vs (2) Archer#T12#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Archer trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls wants to sweep but no luck.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Curls looking to control but Archer passes into half guard.
#T13#
Archer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (7) vs (5) Archer#SUB2#
Archer swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Curls is now in Archer's guard. A big mistake from Archer there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (5) Archer
Archer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls forces his way into half guard.#T14#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Undercard bout
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 46 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Camara did well to prevent Petersen getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Camara
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara 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.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petersen wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Petersen postures up.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving. #T2#
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camara has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Camara keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Camara is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Camara
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
Camara postures up.
Petersen has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Petersen is pulling down on Camara's head to control his posture.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (2) Camara
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (4) vs (4) Camara#T6#
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Camara controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petersen trying to get back to full guard but Camara takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (7) Camara
Petersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T7#
Camara controlling from mount.
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.
Camara seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petersen is holding on tight.
Petersen is working to get back to half guard.
Petersen 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen is looking to sweep but instead, Camara has passed into half guard.
Camara prevents Petersen from improving his position.#T8#
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Camara takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petersen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Camara won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Camara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petersen wants to control but Camara passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Camara in particular looking to stall.
Petersen wants to control but Camara is keeping busy.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camara controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Petersen trying to keep a closed guard but Camara is proving a slippery customer.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet. #T11#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Camara is still trying to improve position.
Camara controlling from the top position. #T12#
Petersen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Camara is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep here but Camara controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Camara controlling the action here.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen tries to roll over but Camara keeps him under control.#T14#
Petersen tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Camara has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (4) vs (10) Camara
Petersen stops Camara from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen wants to hold on but Camara pushes him away.#SUB2#
Petersen tries to improve his position but Camara has taken his back! Camara has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Petersen tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Camara pushes Petersen away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
A victorious Abubakar Camara thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 26 wins and 10 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 39 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Alvarez goes for a double leg but Trump avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Trump continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Trump has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Alvarez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Alvarez (0) vs (4) Trump
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trump's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Alvarez.
Alvarez looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Trump looking to hold on to the position here but Alvarez rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
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#
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trump is aware though and is defending well.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (7) Trump
Alvarez is trying to improve his position.
Trump trying to control the position but Alvarez is working away. #T3#
Alvarez tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.
Alvarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Trump dominates the positioning.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trump's best efforts.
Alvarez wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alvarez is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Trump is taking a breather. Alvarez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alvarez trying to get back to full guard but Trump takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (10) Trump
Trump takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Trump 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.
Alvarez is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Alvarez 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: Alvarez (2) vs (10) Trump
Trump lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (2) vs (12) Trump
Trump slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Alvarez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Trump trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez pulls Trump in close to his closed guard and prevents Trump from doing any damage or advancing position.
Alvarez is trying to keep Trump in close.
Trump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Alvarez has his hands on Trump's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Alvarez trying to control the position.
Trump being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Alvarez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Alvarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass.
Trump wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Trump seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T10#
Trump pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trump is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Alvarez reverses the position - he's now on top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (12) Trump
Trump keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass. #T11#
Trump looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alvarez won't allow Trump to sweep him here.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (4) vs (14) Trump
Trump sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Trump trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom. #T12#
Alvarez controls Trump momentarily but Trump frees himself.
Trump wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvarez, not yet.
Trump is looking to pass into half guard but Alvarez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Alvarez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (14) Trump
Trump is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Trump manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alvarez (6) vs (16) Trump
Trump content to stall in guard here. #T14#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Trump.
Alvarez seems keen to control Trump's posture.
Alvarez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is fighting to break Alvarez's control of his arms but Alvarez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 16 to 6.
A victorious Donald Trump 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 29 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 26 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nickal stuffs the takedown attempt from Toehold. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Nickal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Toehold
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.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well.
Toehold is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Toehold is having none of it. #T1#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal is taking a breather. Toehold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nickal is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Nickal slows the pace down in half guard.
Nickal wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Toehold has his hands clasped together around Nickal's back. He's all about the action.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Toehold trying to control from the bottom.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toehold keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T4#
Toehold trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Nickal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nickal is keen to just control but Toehold is a slippery customer.
Nickal trying to control the pace.
Toehold won't allow Nickal to pass to mount. #T6#
Nickal is controlling the pace.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Nickal passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (0) Toehold#T7#
Nickal controlling from mount.
Toehold has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (0) Toehold
Nickal controlling well, preventing Toehold from escaping the position.
#T8#
Nickal controlling from the back.
Nickal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Toehold rolls, trying to escape but Nickal keeps control of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T9#
Nickal seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Toehold for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Toehold tries to break free.
Toehold trying to control the position but Nickal manages to sink in the hooks.
Toehold breaks Nickal's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (8) vs (2) Toehold
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet. #T11#
Nickal seems keen to control Toehold's posture.
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toehold is one step ahead there.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully.
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Nickal has control of Toehold's left arm, preventing Toehold from doing any damage.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold managing to control the position. #T13#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (10) vs (4) Toehold
Nickal controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Toehold stays in close to Nickal's body and controls the position. #T14#
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nickal is keeping the position for now.
Nickal controlling Toehold's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal looking for a sweep. Not yet Nickal, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Bo Nickal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rolla scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Rolla 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.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controls Rolla momentarily but Rolla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to keep Rolla in close.
#T1#
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is really struggling to control Pavlov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rolla 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#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rolla has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Pavlov
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Rolla is trying to push Pavlov off with his feet but Pavlov grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rolla's ankles and Rolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Schaubi closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Clubber has Schaubi pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clubber pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Schaubi tumbling to the mat - Clubber dives into Schaubi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Schaubi
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Clubber postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schaubi is pulling down on Clubber's head. It's preventing any offense from Clubber, at least for the moment.
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Schaubi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (2) Schaubi
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully. #T2#
Schaubi looking to sit in guard and control but Clubber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi trying to control the position.
#T3#
Schaubi looking for a sweep. Not yet Schaubi, not yet.
Schaubi is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Schaubi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Schaubi looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Schaubi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clubber is working away from the top position though.
Schaubi 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.
Well, if Clubber is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T5#
Schaubi tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schaubi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Schaubi trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Schaubi is working away.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.
Schaubi is trying to control but can't.
Clubber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schaubi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Schaubi wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber content to control rather than advance.
Schaubi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Schaubi is trying to control but Clubber manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (2) Schaubi
Schaubi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Schaubi is trying to escape the mount.
Clubber fails to advance to Schaubi's back.
Clubber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Schaubi is trying desperately to improve position.
Schaubi is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber wants to take his opponent's back but Schaubi doesn't allow it.
Clubber is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Schaubi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Clubber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Schaubi is looking to escape.
Clubber avoids the attempt from Schaubi to control.
Clubber controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Clubber prevents Schaubi from getting the reversal.
Clubber looking to control but Schaubi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Clubber controlling the position easily from mount.
Schaubi 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.
Clubber trying to control but Schaubi is having none of it. #T13#
Schaubi is desperately trying to improve his position but Clubber has a good base and remains in mount.
Schaubi tries to hold on but Clubber pushes him away.
Schaubi tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (2) Schaubi
You can see the frustration on Schaubi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Schaubi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schaubi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T14#
Clubber trying to control the pace.
Clubber trying to control the action but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Ricky Clubber retains his super heavyweight title!
Ricky Clubber thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Abu Schaubi was interviewed post fight and said 'Gawld dawg'. |
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