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Bots de Garra 87 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Tobi Terrorelli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 54 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Terrorelli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Terrorelli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Terrorelli gets slowly back to his feet.
Terrorelli fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobi Terrorelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Terrorelli is defended easily by Diesel.
Terrorelli fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets caught napping as Terrorelli dives in and scores a takedown. Diesel manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (0) Diesel
Terrorelli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diesel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (2) Diesel
Terrorelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Terrorelli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Terrorelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Terrorelli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Terrorelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Terrorelli looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (2) vs (5) Diesel
Terrorelli tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Terrorelli trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.
It looks like Diesel might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
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.
Terrorelli is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Diesel presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Terrorelli (2) vs (7) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Terrorelli is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Terrorelli is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Terrorelli looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (2) vs (10) Diesel
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Terrorelli doesn't escape.
Terrorelli is really stuck here.
Terrorelli is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Terrorelli is in bad spot here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Terrorelli from escaping the position.
Terrorelli is breathing heavily.
Diesel slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Terrorelli tries to escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is riding his opponent, not letting Terrorelli buck him off.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Terrorelli tries to break free.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Terrorelli tries to buck him off.
Terrorelli can't escape the position.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Terrorelli doesn't escape.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Terrorelli turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (10) Diesel
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel pulls Terrorelli in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Terrorelli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diesel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diesel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (12) Diesel
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli has his foot on Diesel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diesel works his way back into a safe position though.
Terrorelli keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Terrorelli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terrorelli looking for subs from the bottom but Diesel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Terrorelli (4) vs (15) Diesel
Diesel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Terrorelli can't escape the position.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Terrorelli tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Terrorelli is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Terrorelli is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Terrorelli (4) vs (18) Diesel
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Terrorelli 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.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel controls the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Terrorelli tries to break free.
Diesel controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Terrorelli's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Terrorelli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
Terrorelli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Terrorelli tries to break free.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Terrorelli doesn't escape.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Terrorelli tries to break free.
Diesel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Terrorelli tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 18 to 4.
An out of breath Kurt Diesel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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