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Event:
Bots de Garra 142
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
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 110 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 16 losses; Leonardinho Chai!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Chai has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Chai pulls Diesel into guard.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Chai
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Chai
Chai working away.#T1#
Chai tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs.
Chai is trying to move to mount but Diesel reverses beautifully and ends up in Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Chai
Chai 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.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chai for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Chai 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.
Chai tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it. #T3#
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Chai
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel continues to stall.
Chai is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (5) Chai
Diesel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Chai tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.#T5#
Diesel wants to control but Chai manages to buck him off and is now in Diesel's guard! Nice work there by Chai! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (7) Chai
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (7) Chai
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Chai wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Chai keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T7#
Diesel stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Chai has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (7) Chai
Diesel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Chai's shoulder. That is not cool. #T8#
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (15) vs (7) Chai
Diesel works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (18) vs (7) Chai
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Good control from Diesel.#T9#
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Chai tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T10#
Diesel biding his time, controlling Chai.
Diesel has the hooks in. Chai is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Chai is keeping busy.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Chai from escaping the position.
#T11#
Chai turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (18) vs (9) Chai
Diesel controlling the position.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diesel looking to control.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there. #T12#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chai manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (20) vs (9) Chai
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (20) vs (11) Chai
Chai stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#T13#
Chai passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chai is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
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.#T14#
Diesel controls Chai momentarily but Chai frees himself.
Diesel has control of Chai's left arm, preventing Chai from doing any damage.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 140
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
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 16 wins and 12 losses; Ian Laperierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 109 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Laperierre clinches. #TD#
Laperierre decides to pull guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Laperierre controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is fighting to break Laperierre's control of his arms but Laperierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel won't allow Laperierre to sweep him 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.#T1#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Laperierre keeps moving.
Diesel is looking to pass into half guard but Laperierre pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Laperierre is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (2) vs (0) Diesel
Laperierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Laperierre wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Laperierre stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Laperierre controlling him for the moment.
Laperierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Laperierre stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (0) Diesel
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Laperierre happy to just control the position for now.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Laperierre looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Laperierre dominates the positioning.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is trying to control Laperierre's posture but Laperierre avoids it.
Laperierre trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to bench press Laperierre off him but Laperierre keeps the position. #T4#
Laperierre tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from moving into mount.
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laperierre (5) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T5#
Laperierre trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Laperierre is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laperierre tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laperierre (5) vs (5) Diesel
Laperierre is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laperierre (5) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Laperierre can't escape the position.
Diesel tries to control but Laperierre wriggling away. #T7#
Laperierre wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Laperierre is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel trying to control but Laperierre is having none of it.
Laperierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Laperierre tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Laperierre tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel prevents Laperierre from getting the reversal.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laperierre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Laperierre tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Let's hope that Diesel 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.
Laperierre wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Laperierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laperierre to control.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Laperierre is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T14#
Laperierre working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel fails to advance to Laperierre's back.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 5.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 139
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
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 108 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 107 wins and 56 losses; Donovan Trumpinov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Trumpinov.
Trumpinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Diesel tries to counter with a takedown but Trumpinov is quick to defend against it.
Trumpinov fails to land the takedown.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovan Trumpinov.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Trumpinov tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Trumpinov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trumpinov misses with a takedown attempt - Diesel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Diesel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Trumpinov
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Trumpinov can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpinov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (0) Trumpinov#T1#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Trumpinov wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Trumpinov is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Trumpinov 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.
Trumpinov wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trumpinov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Trumpinov! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov 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.
Diesel 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.#T3#
Diesel fails to move to back control.
Trumpinov is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T4#
Trumpinov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Trumpinov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Trumpinov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (0) Trumpinov
Diesel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T5#
Trumpinov isn't going anywhere.
Trumpinov is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Trumpinov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (14) vs (0) Trumpinov
Trumpinov is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel tries to control but Trumpinov wriggling away.
Trumpinov tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Trumpinov is squirming around nicely. #T7#
Diesel takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (17) vs (0) Trumpinov
Diesel trying to control momentarily.
Diesel gets his hands free as Trumpinov looks to control.
Diesel biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T8#
Trumpinov trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
Diesel controlling from the back.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Trumpinov is staying busy.
Trumpinov trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Trumpinov rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Trumpinov staying busy and making it hard for Diesel to control.
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.#T9#
Trumpinov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel is riding his opponent, not letting Trumpinov buck him off.
Diesel gets his hands free as Trumpinov looks to control.
Trumpinov is really stuck here.
#T10#
Diesel not allowing Trumpinov to control his hands.
Trumpinov is trying to break free.
Trumpinov is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Diesel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diesel controlling well, preventing Trumpinov from escaping the position.
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.
Trumpinov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Trumpinov breaks Diesel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (2) Trumpinov#T11#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trumpinov is one step ahead there. #T12#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Trumpinov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Trumpinov preventing the sweep. #T13#
Trumpinov looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (2) Trumpinov
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trumpinov holds on and takes a little breather.
Trumpinov keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Trumpinov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T14#
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Trumpinov controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 19 to 2.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 136
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
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 107 wins and 70 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 39 losses; Patty O'Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
O'Reilly throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and O'Reilly finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) O'Reilly
O'Reilly looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) O'Reilly
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.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O'Reilly looking to control.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O'Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O'Reilly trying to control the position.
#T1#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
O'Reilly working a defensive guard here.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
O'Reilly is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O'Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O'Reilly, not yet.
O'Reilly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Diesel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O'Reilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
O'Reilly tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
O'Reilly has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but O'Reilly defending well.
O'Reilly manages to get to full guard.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
O'Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but O'Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
O'Reilly looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
O'Reilly wants to control the action here but instead Diesel manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) O'Reilly
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but O'Reilly is holding on tight.
O'Reilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O'Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T6#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel avoids the attempt from O'Reilly to control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diesel trying to control but O'Reilly is having none of it. #T7#
O'Reilly is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
O'Reilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
O'Reilly is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
O'Reilly is controlling an arm, preventing Diesel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T8#
Diesel controlling his opponent.
O'Reilly tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
O'Reilly wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
O'Reilly just holding on.
O'Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
O'Reilly wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
O'Reilly has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (2) O'Reilly
What can O'Reilly do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
O'Reilly tries to break free.
#T10#
Diesel controlling from the back.
O'Reilly breaks Diesel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) O'Reilly
O'Reilly wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel 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.
O'Reilly wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T11##SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but O'Reilly frees his head nicely. Oh but Diesel has switched to an armbar! O'Reilly is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 133
Date: Mar 13, 2024 |
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 107 wins and 69 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 31 losses; Caio Peieira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Peieira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Diesel tries to counter with a takedown but Peieira is quick to defend against it.
Peieira shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Peieira.
Peieira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Peieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Peieira tries to sprawl but Diesel drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Peieira
Diesel is thwarting Peieira's attempts to control the position.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Peieira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Peieira wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Peieira wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peieira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Peieira
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.
Diesel is keeping busy.
#T3#
Diesel tries to escape but Peieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diesel staying busy and making it hard for Peieira to control.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Peieira tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Peieira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T4#
Peieira controls the position.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Peieira is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position. #T5#
Peieira trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Peieira.
Will Peieira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Peieira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peieira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Peieira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Peieira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass. #T8#
Peieira trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully.
Diesel has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T9#
Peieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Peieira tries to pass.
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.
Diesel 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.#T10#
Diesel controls Peieira momentarily but Peieira frees himself.
Diesel has his hands on Peieira's head, controlling the position.
Peieira wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T11#
Peieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Peieira is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel pulls Peieira in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Peieira preventing the sweep.
Diesel seems keen to control Peieira's posture.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Peieira from controlling successfully. #T13#
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Peieira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Peieira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Peieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Peieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Peieira postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel controlling the position.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peieira wins on points by 4 to 2.
A relieved looking Caio Peieira 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 131
Date: Mar 06, 2024 |
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 107 wins and 68 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bráulio Etxeberria!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Etxeberria closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diesel did well to prevent Etxeberria getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Etxeberria
Etxeberria tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
My spies in Alpha Brasil inform me that Etxeberria has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Still in half guard, Etxeberria seems content to control.
Diesel is pressing down on Etxeberria's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Etxeberria passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Etxeberria
Diesel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diesel regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#T1#
Diesel is not content to let Etxeberria control the position.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Diesel is staying active underneath Etxeberria, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel tries to roll over but Etxeberria keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Etxeberria is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Etxeberria is controlling well.
Diesel is controlling Etxeberria's trapped leg to prevent Etxeberria from advancing to side control.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Etxeberria is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel won't allow Etxeberria to pass to mount.
Etxeberria trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Etxeberria has control of the leg.
Etxeberria is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Etxeberria
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Etxeberria maintains control.
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Etxeberria controlling the pace for now.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Etxeberria isn't that keen on the idea.
Etxeberria avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.#T6#
Etxeberria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Etxeberria looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Etxeberria wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it. #T7#
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (8) Etxeberria
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.
Etxeberria trying to control the position.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Etxeberria has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position. #T8#
Etxeberria is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control but Etxeberria is working from the bottom.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T9#
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Etxeberria's guard.
Diesel trying to control the pace. #T10#
Diesel is looking to advance position but Etxeberria won't allow it.
Etxeberria trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Etxeberria tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T11#
Etxeberria trying to control here.
Etxeberria slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Etxeberria keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Etxeberria keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T12#
Etxeberria working a defensive guard here.
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.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #T13#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Etxeberria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Etxeberria controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T14#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Etxeberria looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Etxeberria controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etxeberria wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bráulio Etxeberria thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 129
Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
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 106 wins and 68 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 25 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into Rolla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Our spies down at at LéCrucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Rolla working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T1#
Diesel 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: Diesel (4) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Rolla is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diesel trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla looking to control.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Rolla struggling a bit here.
Rolla tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Rolla#T5#
Rolla is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolla 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.
Diesel trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T6#
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Rolla
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Rolla wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Rolla trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla trying to control here.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diesel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (16) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Rolla is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Rolla 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diesel trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T11#
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (18) vs (6) Rolla
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T12#
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (6) Rolla#T13#
Diesel controlling the position from side mount.
Rolla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diesel is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (23) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T14#
Rolla regains half guard.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel is trying to control. Rolla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 23 to 6.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 127
Date: Feb 21, 2024 |
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 106 wins and 67 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 42 losses; Bo Bolsonaro!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bolsonaro moves in looking to clinch but Diesel pushes him off.
Bolsonaro tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Diesel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bolsonaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bolsonaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bolsonaro is looking to clinch but Diesel is avoiding it.
Bolsonaro wants to clinch.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bolsonaro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Bolsonaro#SUB2#
Bolsonaro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Bolsonaro 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. #SUB2#
Bolsonaro working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Bolsonaro pushes a forearm under Diesel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diesel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Bolsonaro!
Bo Bolsonaro 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 126
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
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 106 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber scores with a takedown into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Clubber is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clubber controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Clubber is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel controlling Clubber's posture. #T2#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Clubber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Clubber's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Clubber preventing the sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber 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.
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.
Clubber postures up.
#T4#
Clubber is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel continues to stall.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel is trying to hold Clubber in close to prevent damage but Clubber has managed to pass into half guard.
#T5#
Clubber controlling the action here.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Diesel controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clubber in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?#T6#
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel is staying active underneath Clubber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T7#
Clubber controlling the action here.
It looks like Clubber 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.
Clubber is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8#
Clubber performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T9#
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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 frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Clubber#T10#
Clubber looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Clubber swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diesel is now in Clubber's guard. A big mistake from Clubber there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Clubber keeps moving. #T11#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clubber looking for a sweep. Not yet Clubber, not yet.
Clubber looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T12#
Clubber pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T13#
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clubber keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 5 to 2.
A relieved looking Ricky Clubber 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 125
Date: Feb 14, 2024 |
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 30 wins and 31 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anderson to the mat! Anderson manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is pushing down on Anderson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Anderson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
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.#T1#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anderson (4) vs (2) Diesel
Anderson controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Anderson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T2#
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Anderson has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Anderson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Anderson doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (4) vs (4) Diesel
Anderson looking to control.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Anderson holds on and takes a little breather.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anderson 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.
Diesel postures up.
#T5#
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel advances to half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Anderson defends it.
Diesel is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.#T6#
Anderson controlling the position for now.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Anderson won't allow it.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working. #T8#
Anderson is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (4) vs (7) Diesel
Anderson is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Anderson (4) vs (9) Diesel
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Anderson has given up his back here. Will Diesel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (4) vs (12) Diesel
Anderson tries to break free.
#T11#
Anderson just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
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?
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 trying to control but not successfully.
Diesel trying to control.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T12#
Anderson trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Diesel is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
#T13#
Diesel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
More stalling from Diesel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anderson is in bad spot here.
Anderson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Anderson just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Diesel tries to get the hooks in deep but Anderson pushed the leg off.
Anderson trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Anderson tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Diesel.
Anderson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 124
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
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 104 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 5 losses; Wanderlei Rua!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rua defends it nicely.
Diesel tries for a takedown but Rua circles away easily#CL2#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Diesel is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Rua jumps guard.
Rua looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Rua is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rua controlling the position.#T2#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
Rua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (3) vs (0) Rua
Rua is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Rua denies him.
Diesel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Rua blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rua tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#T5#
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.
Rua tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Rua looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (5) vs (0) Rua
Rua really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua is controlling an arm, preventing Diesel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T6#
Rua looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (0) Rua
Diesel avoiding Rua 's attempts to control his hands.
Rua tries to escape the position.
Diesel 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#
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rua.
Rua can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel looking to break Rua's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rua remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Diesel will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Rua is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.#T8##SUB#
Diesel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diesel tries to get the hooks in deep but Rua pushed the leg off.
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rua.
Diesel wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.#SUB#
Diesel working for the choke. #T9#
Rua is trying to break free.
Rua is still trying to improve position.
Rua looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Rua trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rua doesn't escape. #T10#
Rua trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel has the hooks in. Rua is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Diesel is not going to allow Rua to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rua rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
#T11#
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control momentarily.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Rua rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Rua is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diesel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Rua prevents Diesel from getting a body triangle.#T12#
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Rua tries to buck him off.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rua for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel trying to control momentarily.
#T13#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diesel is not going to allow Rua to sit and survive in this position.
Diesel is hanging on to Rua's back as he tries to escape.
Rua just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T14#
Rua is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diesel is not going to allow Rua to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is riding his opponent, not letting Rua buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 123
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
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 103 wins and 66 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Mean Gean!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diesel enables Gean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diesel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gean
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Gean looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Gean in close.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is pulling down on Gean's head to control his posture.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Gean tries to pass. #T1#
Gean stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Gean from controlling successfully.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Gean postures up.
Gean pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Gean pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Gean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gean tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Gean slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gean is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gean
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gean is keeping the position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gean keeps moving. #T3#
Gean working a defensive guard here.
Gean bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Gean
Gean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gean looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Gean#SUB2#
Gean is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel trying to control but Gean is working from the bottom.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Gean keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Gean 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.
Gean controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Gean pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Diesel pushing down on Gean's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gean tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gean is defending well. #T5#
Gean trying to control here.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Gean won't allow it.
Gean wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel is keen to just control but Gean is a slippery customer.
Gean tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T6#
Diesel prevents Gean from improving his position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Gean is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Gean defends it. #T7#
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Gean
Gean is looking to get to half guard.
Gean keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Gean working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Gean tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Gean 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.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Gean really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gean is squirming around nicely.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Gean 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.
Gean wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Gean manages to get to full guard.
Gean looking for a sweep. Not yet Gean, not yet.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T10#
Gean is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Gean is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Gean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gean wants to sweep but no luck.
Gean keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T11#
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Gean.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gean is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gean has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (4) Gean
Diesel taking a breather here.
Gean is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Diesel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T12#
Diesel working away.
Diesel wants to control but Gean is keeping him busy.
Gean is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gean prevents Diesel from improving position. #T13#
Gean struggling a bit here.
Gean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Gean's face as Diesel controls the position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gean is working from the bottom.
Gean struggling a bit here.#T14#
Gean gets back to half guard.
Gean wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel stalling.
Gean is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gean has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 122
Date: Feb 04, 2024 |
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 103 wins and 65 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 35 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but O Reilly defends well and Diesel ends up having to push O Reilly into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
O Reilly manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #SUB2#
O Reilly 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.
Diesel won't allow O Reilly to sweep him here.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Reilly is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) O Reilly
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but O Reilly has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
O Reilly is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T1#
Diesel is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Diesel controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Diesel has O Reilly pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel controlling O Reilly's posture.
Diesel is trying to keep O Reilly in close.
O Reilly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
O Reilly advances to half guard.
O Reilly looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel is controlling O Reilly's posture.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is pulling down on O Reilly's head to control his posture.
O Reilly won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel is controlling O Reilly's posture.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
O Reilly wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T8#
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as O Reilly controls the pace.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diesel controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Reilly is one step ahead there. #T10#
Diesel controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) O Reilly
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard. #T11#
O Reilly is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#SUB2#
O Reilly looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
O Reilly tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
O Reilly is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel is thwarting O Reilly's attempts to control the position.#T12#
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but O Reilly defending well.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but O Reilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is defending well. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so O Reilly is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T14#
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
O Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to pass to mount but O Reilly is defending the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and O Reilly gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
O Reilly wins on points by 3 to 2.
Patty O Reilly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 121
Date: Jan 31, 2024 |
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 102 wins and 65 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson tries to clinch up.
Diesel leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Anderson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Diesel manages to get underhooks.
Diesel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diesel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diesel wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Diesel turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Diesel manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Anderson#T1#
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.
Diesel wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Anderson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel controlling the pace. #T2#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Diesel is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Anderson#T3#
Anderson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Anderson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Anderson is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Anderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Diesel tries to break free.
Anderson controls the action.
Diesel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Anderson tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.#SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
#T5#
Anderson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Anderson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diesel breaks Anderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (4) Anderson#T6#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Anderson controlling the position.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard. #T8#
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to control.
#T9#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anderson looking to control.
#SUB2#
Anderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T10#
Anderson keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T11#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (4) Anderson
Anderson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T12#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Anderson is trying desperately to improve position.#T13#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Anderson 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (4) Anderson
Diesel takes a little break here. Anderson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 119
Date: Jan 24, 2024 |
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 34 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 101 wins and 65 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Laitila off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laitila is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #T1#
Laitila is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Laitila won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Laitila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Laitila is defending well.
Laitila is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Laitila is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Freddy\'s Grappling Institute, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T3#
Diesel is looking to advance position but Laitila won'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.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Laitila trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Laitila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
Laitila is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T5#
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Laitila is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laitila avoid being mounted?
Laitila wants to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laitila wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Laitila keeping hold of Diesel's head, controlling as best he can.
Diesel trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T7#
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laitila haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel prevents Laitila from improving his position.
Laitila holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Laitila is having none of it.
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.#T8#
Laitila gets full guard.
Diesel pushing down on Laitila's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Laitila knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Laitila tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Laitila is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (0) vs (5) Diesel#T9#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Diesel controlling from mount. #T11#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laitila really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T13#
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Laitila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Laitila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel looking to control but Laitila is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 5 to 0.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 118
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
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 101 wins and 64 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 34 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
O Reilly takes the fight into the clinch.
O Reilly jumps guard but Diesel stands there with O Reilly around his waist. O Reilly gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
O Reilly drags the fight down to the ground.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy.
O Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. O Reilly is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but O Reilly defends it. #T1#
O Reilly wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
O Reilly wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
O Reilly gets back to full guard.
O Reilly is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that O Reilly 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
O Reilly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. O Reilly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) O Reilly
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but O Reilly is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O Reilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) O Reilly#T3#
O Reilly wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.
O Reilly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (7) O Reilly
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing O Reilly from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
O Reilly controlling the pace for now.
O Reilly tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but O Reilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
O Reilly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing O Reilly from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
O Reilly trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
O Reilly working for a guillotine from mount but Diesel is in no mood to give up.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T5#
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but O Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.
O Reilly wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel tries to hold on but O Reilly pushes him away.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T7#
O Reilly is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
O Reilly tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it.
O Reilly controlling his opponent. #T8#
Diesel tries to improve his position but instead O Reilly has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (10) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
O Reilly is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
O Reilly controlling from the back.
O Reilly trying to control.
O Reilly 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.
Diesel holding on to O Reilly's left wrist, preventing the choke. #T9#
Diesel trying to control the action but O Reilly just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - O Reilly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T10#
Diesel is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Diesel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Reilly's arms. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diesel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diesel for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - O Reilly's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11##SUB2#
O Reilly is working hard for the rear naked choke 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.
O Reilly struggling to keep hold of the position.
O Reilly is trying to stick to Diesel's back but Diesel is turning into O Reilly. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in O Reilly's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diesel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (10) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #SUB2#
O Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
O Reilly is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel wants to control from the top but O Reilly keeps moving. #T12#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Diesel wants to control but O Reilly is keeping him busy.
O Reilly is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T14#
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Reilly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
O Reilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Patty O Reilly 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 114
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 40 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 64 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Fiachna forces Diesel back against the ropes and clinches.
Fiachna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Fiachna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fiachna doesn't manage to clinch there - Diesel circles away.
Fiachna tries to close the distance and clinch up but Diesel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fiachna as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Diesel looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fiachna! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiachna (0) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel just content to control the position.
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working.
Fiachna stops Diesel from passing to mount.
Diesel controls 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.
You can see the frustration on Fiachna's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diesel controls the position. #T3#
Diesel working away.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Fiachna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Fiachna blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Diesel looking to control but instead Fiachna has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Fiachna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiachna.
Fiachna looking to control.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#T5#
Fiachna has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving. #T6#
Diesel passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Fiachna desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diesel trying to control the pace. #T7#
Fiachna trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Fiachna trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diesel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (7) Diesel#T8#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel looking to control but Fiachna is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#T9#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape.
Fiachna is trying to escape the mount.
Fiachna has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diesel's lack of action.
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #T11#
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB#
Fiachna has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T12#
Diesel 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.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fiachna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
Well,Fiachna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Diesel is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (10) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fiachna knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Fiachna is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
Diesel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (0) vs (12) 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 0.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 113
Date: Jan 03, 2024 |
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 94 wins and 47 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 63 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trump avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Trump manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining 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.
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.
Trump pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Trump keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Trump.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Trump's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is thwarting Trump's attempts to control the position.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Diesel#T4##SUB#
Trump is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diesel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Trump avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Trump looking to hold on to the position here but Diesel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Trump wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T5#
Trump slips nicely into half guard.
Trump trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
Trump is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Trump is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.#T7#
Diesel tries to roll over but Trump keeps him under control.
Diesel is trying to control but Trump passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (7) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Trump wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Diesel tries to buck Trump off but Trump is having none of it.#T8#
Trump trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Trump is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diesel's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diesel is not content to let Trump control the position. #T9#
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel 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.#T10#
Trump wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Diesel is not content to let Trump control the position.
Diesel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T11#
Trump performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diesel trying to control but Trump postures up.
Diesel is trying to control but Trump manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (2) Diesel#T12#
Trump looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Trump gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Trump content just to control the position here. #T13#
Trump tries to control but Diesel wriggling away. #T14#
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Trump controlling the pace for now.
Trump is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Trump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is trying to control here but Diesel has managed to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 112
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 62 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Archer shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Archer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Archer into the ropes.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diesel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Archer 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Able Archer. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Diesel lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Diesel
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Archer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel 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.
Archer 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.
Diesel advances to half guard. #T3#
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control. Archer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Archer gets full guard.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Archer keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control 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.#T7#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel wants to control but Archer passes easily into half guard.
Diesel keeping hold of Archer's head, controlling as best he can.
Archer is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Archer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Diesel controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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?
Archer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.
Archer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T11#
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T12#
Archer content to stall in guard here.
Diesel controlling Archer's posture.
Diesel is continuing to stall.#T13#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Diesel looking to control.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Archer wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A very excited looking Able Archer 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 111
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
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 100 wins and 61 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 65 wins and 39 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Nickal
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel regains half guard.
Nickal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Nickal is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nickal is looking to stall here but Diesel recovers full guard. #T3#
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diesel looking to control.
#T4#
Diesel pulls Nickal in to control the position.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Nickal
Diesel is not content to let Nickal control the position. #T5#
Diesel is trying to control Nickal's posture but Nickal avoids it.
Diesel stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Nickal controlling the position. #T6#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Diesel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Nickal controlling the pace.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Diesel controlling the position for now.
Diesel wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is not content to let Nickal control the position.
Diesel trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is not content to let Nickal control the position.#T9#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Nickal wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nickal has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (10) Nickal
Diesel wants to control but Nickal is having none of it.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Nickal looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nickal tries to take Diesel's back but instead Diesel uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickal is one step ahead there. #T12#
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
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.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully. #T13#
Diesel is trying to keep Nickal in close.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is pulling down on Nickal's head. It's preventing any offense from Nickal, at least for the moment.
Nickal trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (10) Nickal
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 10 to 2.
A relieved looking Bo Nickal 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 108
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
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 100 wins and 60 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 55 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel tries to sprawl but Petersen drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Petersen
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Petersen takes Diesel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diesel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Petersen
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
#SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Petersen trying to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Petersen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Petersen avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Petersen controlling from mount. #T3#
Petersen looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T4#
Petersen wants to control the action but instead Diesel gets a body lock and reverses into Petersen's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (10) Petersen
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.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel has control of Petersen's left arm, preventing Petersen from doing any damage. #T7#
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Petersen stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Petersen
A lull in the action here as Petersen stalls from top position.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T8#
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petersen staying calm.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
Petersen trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Petersen wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to control Petersen's posture but Petersen avoids it.
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petersen is taking a breather. Diesel 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.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Petersen is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.#T11#
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Petersen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Diesel has his hands on Petersen's head, controlling the position.
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Petersen stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T14#
Diesel wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 13 to 2.
A relieved looking Conald Petersen 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 107
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 19 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 100 wins and 59 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diesel continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Diesel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Diesel
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel prevents Rolla from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Diesel
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. #T2#
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Diesel wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
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 looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla. #T3#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Rolla trying to advance position but Diesel counters by regaining guard.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Diesel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (2) vs (6) Diesel#T4#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Diesel has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (9) Diesel
Rolla is trying to break free.
Rolla breaks Diesel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (9) Diesel
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (11) Diesel
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (11) Diesel
Rolla stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (11) Diesel#SUB#
Rolla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him. #T6#
Diesel is trying to control Rolla's posture but Rolla avoids it.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (11) vs (11) Diesel
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rolla trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diesel's legs. #T7#
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Diesel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (13) vs (11) Diesel
Rolla fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Rolla moves to his opponent's back but Diesel bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (13) vs (13) Diesel#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Rolla working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #T8#
Rolla keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (13) Diesel
Diesel is controlling Rolla's posture.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T9#
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (18) vs (13) Diesel
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Rolla advancing to mount.
Diesel won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Rolla is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control 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.
Rolla is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (21) vs (13) Diesel#SUB#
Diesel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla.
Rolla fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diesel has worked his arm free - good work by Diesel!
#SUB#
Rolla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rolla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diesel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (23) vs (13) Diesel
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.#SUB#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Rolla thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T12#
Diesel stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (25) vs (13) Diesel
Rolla wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#T13#
Rolla wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Rolla looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (25) vs (15) Diesel#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diesel uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (25) vs (18) Diesel#T14#
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel controls the position.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Diesel wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla takes the fight on points by 25 to 18. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 105
Date: Dec 08, 2023 |
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 100 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracias showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracias is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracias looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping control of the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling from the top position.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Diesel continues to stall.#SUB2#
Gracias drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracias has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracias
Gracias wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard.
Gracias trying to control the position.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gracias is keeping the position.
Gracias wants to control but Diesel passes easily into half guard.
Gracias is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T6#
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping him busy.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Gracias defends it.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T8#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Gracias is defending well.
Gracias slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracias is retaining full guard. #T9#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Gracias is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gracias 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.
Diesel is really struggling to control Gracias but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel 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. #T11#
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T12#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T13#
Gracias is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Diesel is stalling here. Gracias is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracias has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to control but Gracias postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 6 to 2.
Helio Gracias is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Helio Gracias, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 104
Date: Dec 06, 2023 |
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 29 wins and 15 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 99 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Clubber dives in and grabs Diesel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes down on Clubber's head and hops out.
Clubber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clubber tries to clinch but Diesel moves away #TD2#
and Diesel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Diesel trying to control but Clubber is working from the bottom.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Clubber is keeping the position for now.
Clubber 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: Clubber (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is pressing down on Clubber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2#
Diesel pulls Clubber in close to prevent any damage.
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?
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.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Clubber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clubber is stalling here. Diesel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clubber seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diesel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (2) vs (6) Diesel#T4#
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Clubber seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.
Clubber is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber is working from the bottom. #T5#
Diesel staying calm.
Diesel working away.
Clubber controls the position for a moment.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clubber is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel taking a break here but Clubber is having none of it and regains half guard. #T7#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Clubber is working away.
Clubber trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Clubber gets full guard.
Clubber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Clubber is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Clubber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T9#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel passes Clubber's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (9) Diesel
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Clubber is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Clubber wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Clubber is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape.
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.#T12#
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.
Diesel tries to control but Clubber wriggling away.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clubber is looking to escape. #T13#
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Clubber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Diesel wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Clubber wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 9 to 2.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 103
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
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 61 wins and 35 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 98 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Nickal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Nickal finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (0) Diesel
Nickal is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel pulls Nickal in to control the position. #T1#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nickal trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T3#
Nickal wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel 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.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Nickal in close.
#T4#
Diesel has his hands on Nickal's head, controlling the position.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Nickal from controlling successfully.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Nickal controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel is controlling Nickal's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nickal is now in half guard.
Diesel trying to control here.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Nickal performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Nickal wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T8#
Diesel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
#T9#
Nickal seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nickal wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel gets full guard.
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?
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nickal content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Diesel has locked up a guillotine! Diesel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Nickal is holding on here and Diesel must be using up a lot of energy. Nickal has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Diesel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 102
Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 22 losses; Richard Anderson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 97 wins and 58 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Diesel sprawls well.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson has been working on his balance at Jed's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Diesel.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Anderson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Diesel counters with a single leg into guard. Anderson didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Anderson (0) vs (2) Diesel
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson trying to control the position.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Anderson is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel has knee on belly momentarily but Anderson bucks him off and regains half guard. #T1#
Diesel controlling the action here. #T2#
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Anderson! Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (8) Diesel
Anderson tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Anderson is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Anderson has given up his back. Will we see Diesel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Anderson (0) vs (11) Diesel#T3#
Anderson wants to escape 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.
Diesel trying to control.
Anderson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Anderson is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Anderson trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson trying to control here.
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.#T5#
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6#
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson trying to control the position.
#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (0) vs (14) Diesel#T8#
Diesel working away.
Diesel wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy.
Anderson struggling a bit here.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.#T9#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anderson's legs.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Anderson instead regains half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T10#
Diesel controlling the pace.
Anderson is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Diesel content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Diesel is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Anderson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T13#
Anderson is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Anderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anderson (2) vs (14) Diesel
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
#T14#
Diesel controlling the position.
Diesel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anderson has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Anderson (5) vs (14) Diesel
Anderson trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 5.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 97
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
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 97 wins and 57 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Gracias drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
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.
Diesel is pulling down on Gracias's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracias, at least for the moment.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Gracias from controlling successfully.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel continues to stall.#T1#
More hug and hope from Diesel.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Gracias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Gracias controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Diesel pulls Gracias in to control the position.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
Gracias is stalling in the full guard. #T5#
Gracias preventing the sweep.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel pulls Gracias in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Gracias postures up.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gracias won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7#
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Gracias won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Gracias controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracias
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracias manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
Gracias wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control but Gracias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Gracias is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Gracias keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Gracias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gracias for as long as he can get away with.
Gracias trying to control the position.
#T12#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel won't allow Gracias to sweep him here. #T13#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gracias keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracias is keeping the position for now.
Gracias working a defensive guard here.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Gracias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Gracias#T14#
Gracias is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Gracias
Gracias 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: Diesel (4) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 6 to 4.
A relieved looking Helio Gracias 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 94
Date: Nov 08, 2023 |
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 97 wins and 56 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Clubber throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clubber is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Clubber
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel 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.#T1#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Clubber engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Clubber slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Clubber in close.
Clubber preventing the sweep. #T3#
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Clubber being controlled here momentarily.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Clubber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel has his hands on Clubber's head, controlling the position.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping 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.#T6#
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Clubber won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7#
Clubber stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling Clubber's posture.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.#T8#
Diesel working a defensive guard but Clubber passes into half guard.
Clubber has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jed's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Clubber
Clubber sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Clubber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Clubber's attempts to control the action.
Clubber wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Clubber trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.
Clubber controlling from mount.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Diesel prevents Clubber from taking his back.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Clubber isn't that keen on the idea.#T12#
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel tries to control the position but Clubber now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Clubber
Diesel trying to control the action but Clubber just sinks the hooks in.
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.
Diesel just trying to survive but Clubber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T13#
Diesel is keeping busy.
Clubber controlling from the back.#T14#
Diesel turns into Clubber and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Clubber
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Clubber controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 8 to 2.
A very excited looking Ricky Clubber 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 93
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
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 96 wins and 56 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 23 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Laitila closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diesel gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Laitila
Laitila has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Laitila is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Laitila
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel fails to advance to Laitila's back. #T1#
Laitila is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laitila is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Laitila is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.
Laitila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Laitila to control.#T5#
Laitila prevents Diesel from taking his back.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Laitila is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Diesel prevents Laitila from getting the reversal.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Laitila is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
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.
Laitila 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: Diesel (5) vs (2) Laitila
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Laitila postures up. #T9#
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Laitila is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Laitila slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel controls Laitila momentarily but Laitila frees himself. #T11#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Laitila tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laitila wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T13#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel managing to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila preventing the sweep.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laitila controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 92
Date: Nov 01, 2023 |
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 124 wins and 67 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 55 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Diesel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavlov. #TD#
Pavlov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (4) vs (0) Diesel
Pavlov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diesel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pavlov (6) vs (0) Diesel
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel prevents Pavlov from taking his back.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Pavlov fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pavlov controlling his opponent.
Pavlov trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T3#
Diesel tries to hold on but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Pavlov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Pavlov has a good base and remains in mount.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pavlov looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Pavlov maintains control.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away. #T6#
Diesel regains half guard.
Diesel trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (0) Diesel
Pavlov prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away. #T7#
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Pavlov.#T8#
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Pavlov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape. #T9#
Diesel tries to hold on but Pavlov pushes him away.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel stops Pavlov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Pavlov wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pavlov's lack of action.
Diesel is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T11#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Diesel is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Pavlov 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.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlov controls the pace.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T13#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Diesel controlling Pavlov's posture.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Matvey Pavlov 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 91
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
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 95 wins and 55 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mesquita. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Mesquita#SUB2#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Diesel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mesquita wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Mesquita stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Mesquita trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mesquita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Mesquita trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Mesquita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Mesquita is keeping him busy. #T4#
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.
Mesquita is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Mesquita looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel prevents Mesquita from getting the reversal.#T6#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (11) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Mesquita. #T7#
Mesquita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mesquita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Mesquita is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diesel controlling the positon.#T8#
Diesel is hanging on to Mesquita's back as he tries to escape.
Mesquita 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.
Mesquita rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Mesquita keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Mesquita slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Mesquita is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#SUB2#
Mesquita working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mesquita wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T10#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Mesquita is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T11#
Mesquita moves into full guard.
Mesquita has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mesquita's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Diesel advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (16) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel trying to control but Mesquita is having none of it. #T14#
Mesquita is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita has given up his back here. Will Diesel look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (19) vs (4) Mesquita
Diesel controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 89
Date: Oct 22, 2023 |
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 64 wins and 46 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 54 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Fiso feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Fiso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (5) vs (0) Diesel
Fiso is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T1#
Fiso takes a little break here. Diesel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fiso trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Fiso controls the position from side control.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiso (7) vs (0) Diesel#T2#
Fiso takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Fiso is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiso's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB#
Fiso is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (7) vs (2) Diesel
Fiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Fiso pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Fiso looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (2) Diesel#T5#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Fiso is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T6#
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (9) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T7#
Fiso managing to control the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #T8#
Fiso wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso gets full guard.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiso is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Fiso looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T10#
Fiso is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.#T11#
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Fiso trying to get back to full guard but Diesel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (9) vs (7) Diesel#T12#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiso is looking to escape.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Diesel tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
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.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
During a confident post fight interview, Malaki Fiso thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 88
Date: Oct 20, 2023 |
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 94 wins and 54 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 34 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna misses with a takedown #TD#
and Diesel counters with a shoot takedown. Fiachna fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Fiachna
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.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Fiachna sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel is holding on to half guard well.
Diesel is staying active underneath Fiachna, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diesel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diesel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (6) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiachna is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel working away.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Fiachna is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (11) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel controlling from mount.
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiachna is just holding on here. Diesel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (14) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiachna is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (17) vs (2) Fiachna
Diesel controlling well, preventing Fiachna from escaping the position.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Fiachna is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Fiachna looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Fiachna trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiachna tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiachna trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Fiachna tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Fiachna is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#T9#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiachna 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: Diesel (17) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #T11##SUB2#
Fiachna drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fiachna has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (4) Fiachna
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Fiachna 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. #SUB2#
Fiachna has an active guard here but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Fiachna looks winded!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T12#
Fiachna is trying to get back to full guard.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.
Fiachna has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (22) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
Diesel tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiachna is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 87
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
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.#TD#
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#SUB#
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#SUB#
Terrorelli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Terrorelli throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Terrorelli looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Terrorelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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.
#T4#
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.
#T5#
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.
#T6#
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#T7#
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. #SUB#
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#T8##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.#T9##SUB#
Terrorelli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
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.#T10#
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.
#T11#
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.#T12#
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.
#T13#
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.
#T14#
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 83
Date: Oct 04, 2023 |
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 93 wins and 53 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gracias tries to clinch up.
Gracias tries to clinch up but Diesel circles away and keeps his distance.
Diesel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracias fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel attempts a counter takedown but Gracias avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Gracias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracias
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping hold of Gracias's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Gracias stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gracias controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel looking to control.
Gracias being controlled here momentarily.
Gracias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracias controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to keep Gracias in close.
Gracias trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracias wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Gracias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel pulls Gracias in to control the position. #T5#
Gracias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.#T6#
Gracias is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracias passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracias content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Diesel wants to sweep but Gracias has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Gracias
Gracias looking to control but instead Diesel has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Gracias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Gracias is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Gracias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Gracias is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Gracias stalling.
Gracias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Gracias 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.
#T11#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Gracias sits in half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracias is working away from the top position though.
Gracias wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T12#
Gracias controlling the action here.
Diesel trying to hold on to Gracias's head to control him but Gracias postures up.
Gracias wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T13#
Gracias stalling.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gracias is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Diesel wants to control but Gracias is keeping busy.
Gracias slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 5 to 0.
Helio Gracias 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 81
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
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 92 wins and 53 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly moves into the clinch.
O Reilly fails to pull guard.
O Reilly tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the ropes.#TD#
Diesel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed O Reilly clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) O Reilly
O Reilly wants to escape the position.
Diesel not allowing O Reilly to control his hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of O Reilly's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel controlling well, preventing O Reilly from escaping the position.
#T1#
O Reilly wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
O Reilly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
O Reilly tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
O Reilly is still trying to improve 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.
Diesel not allowing O Reilly to control his hands. #T2#
O Reilly tries to break free.
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure O Reilly doesn't escape.
Diesel has the hooks in. O Reilly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel has good solid back control here.
O Reilly can't escape the position.
#T3#
O Reilly trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
O Reilly is trying to break free.
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
O Reilly can't escape the position.
O Reilly looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and O Reilly manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
O Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel controls O Reilly momentarily but O Reilly frees himself.
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.
O Reilly controls from within his opponent's guard. #T6#
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
O Reilly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that O Reilly has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T7#
O Reilly trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Diesel keeping hold of O Reilly's head, controlling as best he can.
O Reilly is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Diesel wants to control but O Reilly is keeping busy.
O Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
O Reilly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
O Reilly is stalling here. Diesel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! O Reilly seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diesel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly being controlled for a moment. #T9#
Diesel working away.
O Reilly is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.#T10#
O Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
O Reilly is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt O Reilly will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
O Reilly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it. #T12#
Diesel controlling the position from side mount.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.#T13#
O Reilly being controlled for a moment.
O Reilly is not content to let Diesel control the position.
O Reilly is trying to get back to half guard.
O Reilly is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
O Reilly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T14#
O Reilly is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
O Reilly is letting Diesel control him for a moment.
O Reilly tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on O Reilly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 80
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
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 48 wins and 47 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 91 wins and 53 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Archer gets double underhooks and turns Diesel into the ropes.
Archer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Archer continues to drive forward.
Archer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Able Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Diesel
Archer has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Diesel is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Archer is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #T3#
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T4#
Diesel stays in close to Archer's body and controls the position.
Archer is controlling Diesel's posture.
Archer is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T5#
Archer has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Archer is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Archer trying to control the position here. #T6##SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Archer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Archer is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
#T7#
Archer wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T8#
Diesel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T9#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Archer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Archer wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T10#
Archer manages to get to full guard.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diesel is now in half guard.
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer is controlling Diesel's trapped leg to prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.#T12#
Archer is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Archer keeping control of the position.
Archer wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Archer trying to control here.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Archer is controlling Diesel's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14#
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 2 to 0.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 79
Date: Sep 22, 2023 |
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 64 wins and 45 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 90 wins and 53 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Petersen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by Petersen.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conald Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Diesel is defended easily by Petersen.
Petersen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Diesel dives in and grabs Petersen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petersen pushes down on Diesel's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Petersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Diesel#T1#
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen controlling from the top 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.#T2#
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (2) Diesel
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Petersen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Diesel won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Petersen is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Diesel prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T5#
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.
Diesel prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (5) Diesel
Petersen tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#T8#
Petersen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Petersen wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel working away.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petersen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Petersen regains half guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T10#
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen is controlling Diesel's trapped leg to prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Petersen trying to control from the bottom.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Diesel passes into side control, despite Petersen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petersen keeps working.
Petersen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Petersen wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Diesel staying calm.
Petersen struggling a bit here.#T12#
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Petersen trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Petersen is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Petersen is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Petersen is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Petersen trying to control here.
Petersen is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (2) vs (14) Diesel
Diesel gets to mount! Petersen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petersen (2) vs (16) Diesel
Petersen can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Petersen can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 16 to 2.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 78
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
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 90 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 43 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Fiso
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Fiso
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso wants to control but instead Diesel manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Fiso is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diesel's thigh. Diesel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
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.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Diesel pulls Fiso in close to prevent any damage.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diesel pulls Fiso in close to his closed guard and prevents Fiso from doing any damage or advancing 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.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T4#
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel controlling the position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel trying to hold on to Fiso's head to control him but Fiso postures up.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Diesel is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiso wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T7#
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Fiso is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Fiso trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass. #T9#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso 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.
Fiso trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel is pulling down on Fiso's head. It's preventing any offense from Fiso, at least for the moment.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T12#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
It looks like Fiso 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.
Fiso is continuing to stall.
Diesel is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel seems keen to control Fiso's posture.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Fiso
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 6 to 2.
A relieved looking Malaki Fiso 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 76
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
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 89 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 16 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diesel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson has Diesel pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Diesel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Diesel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
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.
Diesel stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
#TD#
Diesel has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Anderson regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Anderson
Diesel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Anderson is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Anderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3##SUB2#
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Anderson trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel wants to control but Anderson is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well, if Diesel 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.
Anderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
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.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Anderson is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB2#
Anderson with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Anderson
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Anderson can't escape the position.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T7#
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson is still trying to improve position.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Anderson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anderson for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Anderson 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.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Anderson tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
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.#SUB2#
Anderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Anderson has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Anderson
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.
Anderson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Diesel tries to control but Anderson wriggling away.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Anderson is trying to escape the mount.
Anderson 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: Diesel (10) vs (2) Anderson
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Anderson passes Diesel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away. #T14#
Anderson is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diesel pulls Anderson in close to his closed guard and prevents Anderson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 74
Date: Sep 08, 2023 |
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 88 wins and 52 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 22 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cardona misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Diesel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Cardona#SUB2#
Cardona working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
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.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cardona looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Diesel 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.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.#T2#
Cardona is trying to improve his position.
Cardona looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona is working to get back to half guard.
Cardona is trying to reverse the position but instead Diesel has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (0) Cardona
Diesel controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
Diesel controls the action.
Cardona is in bad spot here.
#T3#
Cardona is still trying to improve position.
Cardona looks winded!
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
Cardona wants to escape 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.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Cardona rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T4#
Cardona tries to break free.
Good control from Diesel.
Cardona is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diesel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Cardona tries to buck him off.
Cardona tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
#T5#
Cardona is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cardona rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cardona is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Cardona wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Cardona#T6#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cardona is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (16) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cardona really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (19) vs (0) Cardona#T7#
Good control from Diesel.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
Diesel is trying to stick to Cardona's back but Cardona is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cardona. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardona sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard. #SUB2#
Cardona seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel wants to control but Cardona is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cardona is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T8##SUB2#
Cardona is looking for submissions but instead, Diesel has regained full guard.
Diesel pulls Cardona in close to his closed guard and prevents Cardona from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cardona looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cardona 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: Diesel (21) vs (2) Cardona#T9##SUB2#
Cardona working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Cardona looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diesel pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Cardona
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cardona to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (27) vs (2) Cardona
Cardona tries to escape the position.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Cardona rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T10#
What can Cardona do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Cardona rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
Diesel controlling well, preventing Cardona from escaping the position.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cardona's body.
Diesel has the hooks in. Cardona is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T11#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Cardona's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
Cardona wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Cardona is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diesel.
Cardona is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Cardona tries to break free.
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
#T13#
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cardona doesn't escape.
Cardona tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cardona is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardona for as long as he can get away with.
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Diesel just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T14#
I really don't envy Cardona right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Cardona right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 27 to 2.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 73
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
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 88 wins and 51 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Ahokas shoots in.#CL2#
Ahokas rushes Diesel and presses him up against the ropes.
Ahokas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diesel after a bit of a struggle.
Ahokas goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juha Ahokas.#TD2#
Ahokas drives through with a takedown into Diesel's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T1#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.#T2#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Ahokas stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T5#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully. #T7#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T8#
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.#T9#
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Ahokas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T11#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahokas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas pulls Diesel in to control the position. #T13#
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #T14#
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas controlling Diesel's posture.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Ahokas controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Ahokas gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Ahokas wins on points by 3 to 2.
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 71
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
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 88 wins and 50 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 113 wins and 61 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Pavlov sprawls well.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlov. No joy for Diesel on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesel shoots for a takedown but Pavlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as Diesel shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel is breathing heavily.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Pavlov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel 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.#T1#
Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Diesel, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlov sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
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.
Pavlov 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.#T3#
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Pavlov
Pavlov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T4#
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov gets back to full guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pavlov looking to control.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T6#
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Pavlov
Pavlov forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pavlov looking for a submission but Diesel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Diesel pulls Pavlov in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov content to stall in guard here.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pavlov trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T9#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel trying to control the position here.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Pavlov
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (5) vs (7) Pavlov
Pavlov controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Pavlov 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.#T11#
Diesel doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Pavlov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pavlov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (5) vs (10) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.#T12#
Pavlov avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pavlov controlling the positon.
Pavlov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Pavlov breaks the grip.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pavlov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel tries to break free.
#T13#
Diesel prevents Pavlov from getting a body triangle.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by 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!
Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Diesel tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Diesel 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 Pavlov gets his way!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov wins on points by 10 to 5.
Matvey Pavlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 69
Date: Aug 27, 2023 |
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 88 wins and 49 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 26 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Nickal
Diesel controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nickal is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Nickal pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Nickal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nickal has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Nickal pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control but Nickal postures up.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.
Diesel moves into full guard.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nickal slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Diesel tries to roll over but Nickal keeps him under control.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickal's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickal's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Nickal
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nickal trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel has the hooks in. Nickal is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Diesel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Nickal has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Diesel controls the action.#T5##SUB#
Diesel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Diesel 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, Nickal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nickal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Nickal tries to escape but Diesel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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#
Diesel is persistently looking for the submission but Nickal is defending it well.
Nickal is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Nickal manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Nickal#T7#
Diesel controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself. #SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nickal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Nickal is proving a slippery customer.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Diesel has his foot on Nickal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nickal works his way back into a safe position though.
Diesel working a defensive guard but Nickal manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (7) Nickal
Diesel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Nickal easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (4) vs (9) Nickal
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Nickal seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diesel is holding on tight.
We've been informed that Nickal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nickal wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time.
Diesel 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: Diesel (6) vs (9) Nickal
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nickal is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (11) Nickal
Nickal trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Diesel is looking to pass into half guard but Nickal pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nickal is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (13) Nickal#SUB#
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nickal defends it easily.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (16) Nickal
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T12#
Nickal is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for a kimura from the bottom but Nickal passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (19) Nickal
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position. #T13#
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Nickal is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T14#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Nickal has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (22) Nickal
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 22 to 8.
An out of breath Bo Nickal 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 68
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
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 88 wins and 48 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Helio Gracias!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Gracias 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) Gracias
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracias is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracias wants to control the position but Diesel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diesel is keen to just control but Gracias is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracias wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel prevents Gracias from improving his position.
Gracias has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T2#
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Gracias is trying to control but can't.
Gracias is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is thwarting Gracias's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gracias is working from the bottom.
Gracias trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracias still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracias has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Gracias
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.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Gracias politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gracias prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diesel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gracias easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (2) vs (6) Gracias
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracias prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.#T5#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Gracias trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracias takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracias wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T6#
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracias tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracias has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Diesel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (2) vs (9) Gracias
Gracias is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Gracias not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracias.
#T8#
Gracias avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Gracias.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Gracias controlling from the back.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Gracias biding his time, controlling Diesel.
Gracias is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Gracias keeps control of the position.
Gracias trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Diesel tries to escape but Gracias has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
Diesel turns into Gracias and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (9) Gracias
Gracias is controlling Diesel's posture.
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.#T12#
Gracias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Gracias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Gracias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracias controlling the position.
Diesel advances to half guard.
Gracias tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T14#
Gracias trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Gracias is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracias gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracias 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: Diesel (4) vs (11) Gracias
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Gracias has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (14) Gracias
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracias wins on points by 14 to 4.
Helio Gracias 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 66
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
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 88 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 21 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Ahokas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Diesel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahokas is trying to keep an underhook but Diesel manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to advance to full mount but Ahokas doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
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.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas controlling the position.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas trying to control the position.
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.
Ahokas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ahokas is adopting a defensive guard.
Ahokas 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.#T2#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Ahokas seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
Ahokas 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Ahokas#T4#
Ahokas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg.
Ahokas is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T5#
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Ahokas won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas passes into half guard.
Diesel is looking to control Ahokas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Ahokas trying to control the pace. #T6#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ahokas seems content to control.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well. #T7#
Diesel is not content to let Ahokas control the position.
Diesel trying to hold on to Ahokas's head to control him but Ahokas postures up.
Ahokas content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Diesel looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ahokas pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahokas controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ahokas with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T9#
Ahokas can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Ahokas is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is controlling Ahokas's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahokas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel trying to control here.
Ahokas trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Ahokas has control of the leg. #T11#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Ahokas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ahokas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ahokas trying to control the pace.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ahokas is now in half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Ahokas sits in half guard.
Ahokas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ahokas passes into side control, despite Diesel's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Ahokas trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is trying to control Ahokas's posture but Ahokas avoids it. #T14#
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ahokas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Ahokas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Ahokas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to pass to mount.
Ahokas keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 8 to 2.
Juha Ahokas is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 65
Date: Aug 09, 2023 |
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 87 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 41 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel looking to score a takedown here. Petersen is defending well but Diesel drives through and ends up in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
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.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petersen pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.
Petersen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Petersen is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petersen avoid being mounted?
Petersen gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Petersen looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Petersen is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petersen is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T4#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine here but Petersen defends easily.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Petersen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen 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: Diesel (4) vs (4) Petersen#T5#
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Petersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Petersen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in. #T6#
Petersen wants to escape the position.
Petersen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Petersen is trying to escape the mount.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen is trying to control but can't.
Petersen has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Petersen tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
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.#T9#
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petersen regains half guard.#T10#
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen 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: Diesel (11) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #T12#
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen forces his way into half guard.#T13#
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Petersen has control of the leg.
Diesel is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away. #T14#
Petersen controlling the action here.
Diesel trying to hold on to Petersen's head to control him but Petersen postures up.
Petersen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is looking to control Petersen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel gets full guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
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.
Conald Petersen was interviewed post fight and said 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 64
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
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 86 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Rolla sprawls well.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rolla did well to prevent Diesel getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Rolla
Diesel prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Rolla defends it.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla 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.#SUB2#
Rolla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Rolla tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Rolla is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel content to control rather than advance. #T4#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Rolla
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
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.
Rolla is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
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.
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T9#
Diesel is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Rolla is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T10#
Diesel wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T11#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T12##SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (13) vs (0) Rolla
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.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Diesel pushes down on Rolla's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T13#
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Rolla#T14##SUB#
Diesel 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#
Diesel has his feet on Rolla's thighs here. He's pushed Rolla off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rolla screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 63
Date: Aug 04, 2023 |
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 85 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Toehold tries for a takedown but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Toehold tries to sprawl but Diesel drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel controlling the pace.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Toehold is defending the position.
Toehold gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel gets to mount! Toehold was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T3#
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel trying to control but Toehold is having none of it. #T4#
Toehold has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diesel's lack of action.
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.
Toehold is looking to improve his position.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T5#
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Toehold's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Toehold. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Toehold
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T6#
Diesel looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T7#
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.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Toehold working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Diesel looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
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.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Toehold regains half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T12#
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now.
Diesel wants to control but Toehold is keeping him busy.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T14#
Diesel is looking to stall here but Toehold recovers full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 62
Date: Jul 30, 2023 |
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 84 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 24 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown but Hozdic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diesel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hozdic shoots for a takedown but Diesel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diesel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Diesel showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Hozdic is working away. #T1#
Diesel controlling the pace.
Hozdic is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Hozdic
Diesel controls the position.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage 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.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Hozdic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hozdic is being controlled here.
Hozdic is positioning himself to get back to half 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.#T3#
Hozdic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hozdic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Hozdic#T4#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hozdic tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel trying to control but Hozdic is having none of it.
Hozdic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Hozdic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hozdic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Hozdic recovers full guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Hozdic#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hozdic is aware though and is defending well.
Hozdic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass. #T8#
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hozdic controls the pace.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Hozdic trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diesel 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.#T9##SUB#
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hozdic defends it easily.
Hozdic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Hozdic won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Hozdic prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hozdic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T11#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Hozdic has control of the leg.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hozdic trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T12#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hozdic advances to half guard. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hozdic not doing much here.
#T13#
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (5) Hozdic
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Diesel tries to control Hozdic's body but Hozdic pushes him off. Diesel squirms to his side and now Hozdic has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (8) Hozdic
Hozdic is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Diesel gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Diesel takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 61
Date: Jul 26, 2023 |
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 83 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Orion moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Orion seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Orion is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T1#
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion 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.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
Orion is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Orion is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#T4#
Orion is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB2#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Orion looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diesel has picked Orion up and slammed him! Orion can't keep hold of the triangle and Diesel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Orion
Orion trying to control but Diesel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (0) Orion
I would not like to be Orion right now.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orion can't escape the position.
#T5#
Orion just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Orion.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Orion staying busy and making it hard for Diesel to control.
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diesel controlling the position well here. Orion rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T6#
Orion trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Diesel working for a choke but Orion is defending well.
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
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.
#T7#
Orion trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Orion right now.
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Orion.
A lull in the action here.
Orion wants to control his opponent's hands but Diesel gets his hands free.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
Diesel is hanging on to Orion's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel wants to control the position but Orion frees himself and scrambles - Diesel manages to regain control in side control.
#T8#
Orion struggling a bit here.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel controlling from side mount.
Diesel working away.#T9#
Orion tries to control but Diesel manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (11) vs (0) Orion
Orion looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel controls the position.
Diesel tries to keep control of the position but Orion is staying busy.
You can see the frustration on Orion's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T10#
Orion manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Orion.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (2) Orion
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Orion from controlling successfully.
Orion preventing the sweep.
Orion passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Orion is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Orion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Orion passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Orion
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Diesel gets full guard.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (13) vs (5) Orion
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orion tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Orion wants to get back to full guard.
Orion is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Orion is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (5) Orion#T12#
Orion is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (5) Orion
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Orion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Orion tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion keeps trying to improve his position.
Orion regains half guard.
Diesel prevents Orion from improving his position.
Orion moves into full guard.
#T14#
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Orion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Orion working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (5) Orion
Orion tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 21 to 5.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 60
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
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 73 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 82 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel feints and as Hozdic raises his hands in defense, Diesel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Diesel
Hozdic wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hozdic there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Diesel
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.#T1#
Hozdic holds on to Diesel as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Hozdic wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hozdic is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.#T3#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Hozdic working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Hozdic to control.
Hozdic is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.#T4#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Hozdic is squirming around nicely.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Hozdic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Hozdic is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
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.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hozdic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Hozdic 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 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.
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hozdic trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (8) Diesel
Hozdic tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel looking to control but Hozdic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hozdic is looking to escape.
Hozdic 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: Hozdic (2) vs (8) Diesel
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Hozdic wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Diesel working a defensive guard but Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hozdic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Hozdic slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking to get back to full guard here but Hozdic has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Hozdic working away.
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T12#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Hozdic sits in half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Hozdic controlling the action here.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Diesel has his foot on Hozdic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hozdic works his way back into a safe position though.
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?#T14##SUB2#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hozdic has passed into half guard!
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hozdic tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 5.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 59
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
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 81 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 19 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Ahokas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahokas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Diesel gets a double leg takedown into Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Ahokas
Diesel pushes down on Ahokas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ahokas keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Well, if Diesel 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Ahokas tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T2#
Ahokas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ahokas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahokas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ahokas throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Diesel escapes and throws Ahokas's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Ahokas#T4#
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel controls the position.
Ahokas prevents Diesel from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Ahokas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.#T5#
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Ahokas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Ahokas tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ahokas will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ahokas is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it. #T6#
Ahokas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Ahokas
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Ahokas to control.
Ahokas doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is having none of it.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Ahokas is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ahokas tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas is trying desperately to improve position.
Ahokas wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T10#
Ahokas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Ahokas has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T11#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahokas gets his hands free.
Ahokas trying to control momentarily.
Ahokas biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Ahokas is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#T12#
Ahokas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ahokas gets his hands free.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #SUB#
Diesel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ahokas has passed into half guard!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T14#
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ahokas looking to pass the guard.
Ahokas postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 58
Date: Jul 12, 2023 |
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 31 wins and 19 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 80 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Leifsson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Diesel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Leifsson 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.#SUB#
Leifsson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Leifsson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Leifsson trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (7) Diesel
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leifsson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Leifsson is trying to escape the mount.
Leifsson regains half guard.
Leifsson trying to control here.
Leifsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Leifsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T3#
Diesel prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson 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.
Leifsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (7) Diesel#T4#
Diesel wants to sweep here but Leifsson controlling him for the moment.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Leifsson from controlling successfully.
Leifsson being controlled here momentarily.
Leifsson preventing the sweep.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Leifsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is pulling down on Leifsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Leifsson, at least for the moment.
Leifsson postures up.
#T7#
Leifsson is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Leifsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Leifsson has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (7) Diesel
Leifsson trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T9#
Leifsson controlling from side mount.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Leifsson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Leifsson's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (9) Diesel#T10#
Diesel postures up.
#T11#
Diesel won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here.
Leifsson trying to control the position.
#T12#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Leifsson working a defensive guard but Diesel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (12) Diesel
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T13#
Diesel working away.#T14#
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 5.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 57
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
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 79 wins and 47 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into Helenius's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Helenius#SUB2#
Helenius is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Helenius controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
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.
Helenius is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Helenius has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Helenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Helenius bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Helenius#T3#
Helenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Helenius slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Helenius tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Helenius sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Helenius paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 56
Date: Jul 07, 2023 |
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 69 wins and 23 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 46 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hozdic lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Diesel
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hozdic looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hozdic is working hard here to advance 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.
Hozdic stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position. #T2#
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?
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hozdic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5##T6#
Hozdic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hozdic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T7#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T8#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Hozdic from controlling successfully. #T9#
Hozdic trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (2) vs (2) Diesel
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hozdic is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Diesel
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Hozdic tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Hozdic controlling from the top position. #T11#
Hozdic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hozdic trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T12#
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Hozdic controlling the action here.#T13#
Further stalling from Hozdic.#T14#
Hozdic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Diesel
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Hozdic tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 55
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
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 72 wins and 29 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 79 wins and 45 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump gets a clinch.
Diesel wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Diesel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (0) vs (4) Diesel
Trump tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel working away.
Trump's coaches at HELLCADEMY 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.#T1#
Trump is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diesel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (4) vs (4) Diesel
Trump trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Trump trying to control momentarily.
Trump is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position.
Diesel is really stuck here.
#T2#
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump 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.
Trump has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Trump tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
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.
Trump controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
#T3##SUB#
Trump working for the choke.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trump's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4#
Trump keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
#SUB#
Trump working for the choke.
Diesel turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (6) Diesel
Trump pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trump wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trump is keeping the position for now.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (6) Diesel
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T6#
Trump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control. #T7#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Trump is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trump passes into half guard. #T8#
Trump is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping busy.
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.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trump's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trump's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (10) Diesel#T9##SUB2#
Diesel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Trump has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Trump right now.
Trump turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (10) Diesel
Diesel keeping full guard, as Trump tries to pass. #T10#
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trump puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Trump sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Diesel trying to control but Trump postures up.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trump controlling from the top position. #T12#
Trump wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (8) vs (12) Diesel
Diesel wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T13##SUB#
Trump 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.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel stays in close to Trump's body and controls the position.
Trump trying to control the position.
#T14##SUB#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Trump wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking to advance position but Trump has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (12) vs (12) Diesel
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Trump gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Trump takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
An out of breath Donald Trump 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023 |
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 78 wins and 45 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 68 wins and 22 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Hozdic ends up having to push Diesel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Diesel gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Diesel prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Hozdic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Hozdic is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel is just content to waste time from the top position. Hozdic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hozdic seems keen to control Diesel's posture.#T2#
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Hozdic seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Hozdic trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hozdic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Hozdic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
#T5#
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
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.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
#T6#
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hozdic gets back to full guard.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Hozdic 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.#T7#
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hozdic wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel is trying to control. Hozdic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel prevents Hozdic from improving his position.
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Hozdic wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T10#
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hozdic trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Hozdic is controlling Diesel's posture.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hozdic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic 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.#T12#
Hozdic 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.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hozdic is keeping the position for now.
Hozdic working a defensive guard here.
Hozdic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Hozdic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Hozdic#T14#
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel seems keen to control Hozdic's posture.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Diesel gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Diesel takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 53
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
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 27 wins and 17 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 78 wins and 44 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots for a takedown but Ahokas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diesel fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ahokas clinches.
Ahokas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diesel.
Juha Ahokas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.
Ahokas looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Diesel has clasped his hands together around Ahokas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (0) vs (4) Diesel
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Ahokas blocks the move with his legs.
Ahokas is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (0) vs (6) Diesel#T1#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ahokas is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (6) Diesel
Ahokas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T2#
Diesel 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.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is pulling down on Ahokas's head to control his posture.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Ahokas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ahokas trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Ahokas working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Ahokas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas trying to control here.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T6#
Diesel prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ahokas (6) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ahokas.
#T7#
Ahokas is trying to control but Diesel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Diesel reaches up to try and control the position but Ahokas seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diesel rolls and tries to escape and now Ahokas has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (9) vs (8) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ahokas is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Ahokas is controlling the position but Diesel somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ahokas wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T8#
Ahokas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ahokas is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Ahokas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Ahokas has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (12) vs (8) Diesel
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead Ahokas has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Ahokas (15) vs (8) Diesel
Ahokas is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Ahokas won't let him. #T10#
Ahokas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ahokas tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#T11#
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ahokas's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (15) vs (10) Diesel
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ahokas there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (15) vs (13) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel goes for an armbar but Ahokas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ahokas. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (13) Diesel
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.#T12#
Ahokas trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Ahokas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T13#
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?#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T14#
Diesel wants to sweep here but Ahokas controlling him for the moment.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahokas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (17) vs (15) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 17 to 15.
A very excited looking Juha Ahokas 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 52
Date: Jun 21, 2023 |
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 77 wins and 44 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel goes for a double leg but Lynn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lynn continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Diesel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lynn is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diesel to the mat. Diesel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Lynn
Lynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lynn passes into half guard.
Diesel moves into full guard.
Lynn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1##SUB2#
Lynn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynn.
#T2##SUB2#
Lynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lynn. #SUB2#
Lynn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lynn trying to work for an americana but Diesel has managed to regain full guard.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Lynn wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diesel pushes a forearm under Lynn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lynn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 51
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
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 76 wins and 44 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rupert Helenius!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Helenius darts in and clinches Diesel up against the ropes.
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.
Helenius wants to take the fight to the mat but Diesel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diesel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Diesel wants a takedown.
Helenius goes for a takedown attempt but Diesel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Diesel gets tackled into the ropes by Helenius. Helenius maintains the clinch.
Helenius goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Helenius.#TD#
Diesel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Helenius
Diesel is staying tight to Helenius's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Helenius wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Diesel seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Helenius is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 50
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
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 75 wins and 44 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 21 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
White Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
White Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel makes his way to full guard, as White Jr worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
White Jr 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and White Jr defends it well. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel is keen to just control but White Jr is a slippery customer.
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on White Jr's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for White Jr. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) White Jr
White Jr is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White Jr is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
White Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
White Jr is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because White Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
White Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T5#
White Jr is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
White Jr tries to improve his position but Diesel has taken his back! Diesel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will White Jr tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Diesel pushes White Jr away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
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.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 49
Date: Jun 04, 2023 |
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 75 wins and 43 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ahokas stuffs the takedown attempt from Diesel. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches.
Ahokas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.#TD2#
Ahokas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ahokas manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Ahokas
The referee asks Ahokas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ahokas prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy.
#T1#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control here.
Ahokas passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Ahokas
Ahokas controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ahokas has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ahokas pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Diesel is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ahokas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
A relieved looking Juha Ahokas 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 47
Date: Jun 02, 2023 |
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 74 wins and 43 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Leifsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Leifsson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Diesel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Leifsson instigates a clinch.
Diesel prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Diesel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Leifsson regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control but Leifsson is working from the bottom.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson 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.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leifsson controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T2#
Leifsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leifsson for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leifsson trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leifsson defends it well. #T4#
Leifsson trying to control here.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Leifsson is looking to improve his position.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#T5#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Leifsson trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is keen to just control but Leifsson is a slippery customer.
Leifsson trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Leifsson is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leifsson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T7##SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leifsson is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Leifsson trying to control here.
#T9#
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Leifsson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel controlling the action here.#T10#
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Leifsson
Leifsson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #SUB#
Diesel swings around for an armbar but Leifsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (2) Leifsson
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Leifsson#T11#
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Leifsson wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Leifsson is still trying to improve position.
Leifsson content to control rather than advance. #T12#
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel wants to control but Leifsson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (8) Leifsson
Diesel is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T13#
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leifsson prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T14#
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Leifsson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (11) Leifsson
Diesel 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Diesel gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 46
Date: Jun 01, 2023 |
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 74 wins and 42 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Orion is keeping the position.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Orion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Orion
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Orion engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Orion pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel controlling Orion's posture.
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.#T1#
Orion looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controls Orion momentarily but Orion frees himself.
Orion slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Orion works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Diesel is not content to let Orion control the position.
Orion tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Diesel tries to roll over but Orion keeps him under control.
Orion trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orion to get the leverage.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Orion has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Orion stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Orion puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Orion trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB2#
Orion 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. Diesel tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Orion!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
Cole Orion thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 45
Date: May 31, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 41 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Ahokas takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahokas is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ahokas can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Ahokas is trying to trip Diesel. He has hold of a leg but Diesel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ahokas persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Diesel
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T1#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Diesel 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.
Ahokas wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T2#
Ahokas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ahokas looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Diesel
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Ahokas 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.#T3#
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Diesel pushing down on Ahokas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ahokas moves into full guard.
Ahokas is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T5#
Ahokas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Ahokas tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Ahokas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahokas is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Ahokas controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Ahokas is retaining full guard.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Ahokas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T7#
Diesel won't allow Ahokas to sweep him here.
Ahokas has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
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.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas looking to control.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahokas swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ahokas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahokas.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Ahokas is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ahokas wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T10#
Ahokas is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Ahokas trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ahokas is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel prevents Ahokas from improving his position.
Ahokas is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position. #T13##SUB2#
Ahokas is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ahokas is controlling Diesel's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T14##SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas trying to control here.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Ahokas is heads and Diesel is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Ahokas takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
Juha Ahokas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 44
Date: May 30, 2023 |
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 73 wins and 41 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Tobi Terrorelli!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Terrorelli sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Terrorelli drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diesel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Terrorelli tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Terrorelli sprawls well.
Diesel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terrorelli swivels and escapes.
Terrorelli feints the counter takedown.
Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Terrorelli gets double underhooks and turns Diesel into the ropes.
Terrorelli wants a takedown.
Diesel wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Terrorelli gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Terrorelli
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Terrorelli is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to control but Terrorelli is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB2#
Terrorelli is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Terrorelli is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Diesel to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Terrorelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Terrorelli has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Terrorelli's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Terrorelli#SUB2#
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.#T2#
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Terrorelli won't allow it.
Terrorelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Terrorelli
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Terrorelli is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Diesel looking to control but Terrorelli is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Terrorelli regains half guard.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Terrorelli wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel trying to control the action but Terrorelli is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Terrorelli actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is keen to just control but Terrorelli is a slippery customer.#T4#
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Terrorelli moves into full guard.
Terrorelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Terrorelli is keeping the position for now.
Terrorelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Terrorelli
Terrorelli is looking to reverse the position.
Terrorelli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Terrorelli#SUB2#
Terrorelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well. #T5#
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Terrorelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Terrorelli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (4) Terrorelli
Terrorelli wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Terrorelli is in real trouble here. Diesel gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Terrorelli is tapping out! Diesel wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 42
Date: May 29, 2023 |
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 73 wins and 40 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 14 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahokas avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Ahokas forces Diesel back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Diesel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ahokas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diesel to the mat. Diesel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ahokas
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas content to stall in guard here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ahokas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Ahokas wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Ahokas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel is really struggling to control Ahokas but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ahokas from controlling successfully.
Diesel is trying to hold Ahokas in close to prevent damage but Ahokas has managed to pass into half guard.
#T4#
Ahokas trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Diesel has a hand on Ahokas's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ahokas takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Ahokas controls the position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Ahokas won't let him. #T7#
Ahokas tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Ahokas not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel prevents Ahokas from getting a body triangle.
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.
#T8#
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Ahokas keeps control of the position.
Ahokas wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Ahokas's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Ahokas
Diesel 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.
Ahokas is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T9#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Ahokas
Ahokas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Diesel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T10#
Ahokas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ahokas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ahokas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (10) Ahokas
Diesel trying to control the position.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ahokas tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T12#
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ahokas controls the pace.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T13#
Ahokas trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Ahokas controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ahokas defends well.#T14#
Ahokas slips nicely into half guard.
Ahokas wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (13) Ahokas
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahokas wins on points by 13 to 5.
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 41
Date: May 28, 2023 |
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 72 wins and 40 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Trump tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Trump manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Trump sprawls well.
Diesel dives in and grabs Trump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trump pushes down on Diesel's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Trump gets a clinch. #TD#
Diesel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Trump regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Trump
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Trump bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Trump
Diesel is trying to keep Trump in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Trump is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Trump seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
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.
Trump stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Trump in close.
Diesel has Trump pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Trump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Trump wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T5#
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trump puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Trump is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Trump content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Trump content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Trump from advancing position.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #T7#
Trump stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Trump postures up.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Trump wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Trump
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Trump not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Trump there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Trump#T9#
Trump is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Trump is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T10#
Trump has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Diesel's lack of action.
Trump makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Trump.
Trump managing to control the position.
Trump keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T11#
Trump trying to control the position.
Trump pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Trump looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Trump wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.
Trump moves into full guard.
Trump is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Trump working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T13#
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trump gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Trump has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Trump
Trump trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (12) vs (2) Trump#T14#
Diesel wants to control but instead Trump manages to regain half guard.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Trump recovers full guard.
Trump wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023 |
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 72 wins and 39 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 26 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Trump counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Trump
Diesel is letting Trump control him for a moment.
Diesel tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T1#
Diesel wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Trump wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel has a hand on Trump's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trump takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Trump
Trump prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.#T2#
Diesel has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (10) Trump
Trump has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Trump really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands. #T4##SUB2#
Diesel fending off the submission attempt from Trump.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Trump's attempts to control the action.
Trump looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (13) Trump
Trump trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Trump is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
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.#T7#
Trump struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Trump is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Trump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T8#
Still in half guard, Trump seems content to control.
Trump prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Trump passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (16) Trump
Trump prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Trump wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Trump sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Trump maintains control.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (19) Trump
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Trump has good solid back control here. #T10#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Trump's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Trump is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trump.
#T11#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Trump working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diesel is really stuck here.
#T12#
Trump trying to control.
Diesel tries to roll but Trump sticks to his back.
Will Trump go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
#T13##SUB2#
Diesel 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 Trump gets his way!
Trump trying to control.#T14#
Diesel turns into Trump and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (19) Trump
Trump keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 19 to 2.
After winning the bout, Donald Trump 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 38
Date: May 25, 2023 |
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 71 wins and 39 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kastav Kvinchal!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Kvinchal closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Kvinchal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kvinchal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Kvinchal is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvinchal is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kvinchal avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kvinchal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #T1#
Kvinchal is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Kvinchal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kvinchal is trying to control but can't.
Kvinchal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Kvinchal tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Kvinchal keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Diesel trying to control the position but Kvinchal manages to sink in the hooks. #T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kvinchal is looking for the choke from the back position but Diesel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Diesel just trying to survive but Kvinchal is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kvinchal has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kvinchal is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal has got his arm under Diesel's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Diesel has spun round into Kvinchal's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Kvinchal#T4#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Kvinchal is keeping the position.
Kvinchal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Kvinchal is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (4) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep.
Diesel just content to control the position.
Kvinchal wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kvinchal struggling a bit here.#T6#
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Kvinchal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kvinchal manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (6) Kvinchal#SUB2#
Kvinchal is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
Kvinchal is controlling the pace.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T7#
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Kvinchal is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel is trying to keep Kvinchal in close.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kvinchal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T8#
Kvinchal trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (6) Kvinchal
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kvinchal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Kvinchal looking for a sweep. Not yet Kvinchal, not yet.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel stands and throws Kvinchal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kvinchal is looking to reverse the position.#T9#
Kvinchal manages to get back to half guard.
Kvinchal is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kvinchal defends it well.
Kvinchal trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#SUB2#
Kvinchal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Kvinchal is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kvinchal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Kvinchal.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Kvinchal keeps moving.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (6) Kvinchal
Kvinchal tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T11##SUB#
Kvinchal reaches up around Diesel's neck trying to control. But Diesel takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Kvinchal! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Kvinchal is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Diesel celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 37
Date: May 24, 2023 |
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 57 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 71 wins and 38 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hozdic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diesel is trying to defend but Hozdic 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: Hozdic (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hozdic jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (5) vs (0) Diesel
Hozdic trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel wants to control but Hozdic postures up.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hozdic trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
Hozdic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Hozdic is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hozdic trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hozdic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (8) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount.
Hozdic is looking to take Diesel's back but instead Diesel gets back to half guard. Nice work.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T5#
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Hozdic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Hozdic is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
#T7#
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (11) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Diesel is just holding on here. Hozdic manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (14) vs (0) Diesel
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A lull in the action here.
#T9#
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hozdic.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hozdic wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it. #T10#
Diesel trying to control but Hozdic postures up.
Diesel is not content to let Hozdic control the position.
Hozdic is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hozdic trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Well, if Hozdic 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.
#T11#
Diesel is staying active underneath Hozdic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hozdic to get the leverage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hozdic in particular looking to stall.
Hozdic is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T12#
Hozdic tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Hozdic is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hozdic wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T13#
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hozdic 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. #T14#
Diesel is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
#SUB2#
Diesel working for submissions but it's allowed Hozdic to get to half guard.
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Dragan Hozdic 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 14 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 70 wins and 38 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Orion's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Diesel
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Orion defend it? Diesel steps over the head and cranks it - Orion is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 35
Date: May 22, 2023 |
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 70 wins and 37 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 19 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel leaves Hozdic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Diesel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Hozdic
Hozdic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Hozdic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hozdic has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hozdic manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Hozdic
Diesel won't allow Hozdic to sweep him here. #T1#
Hozdic trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Hozdic 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.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
Hozdic wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Hozdic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Diesel passes Hozdic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hozdic! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic really trying hard to get back to half guard 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.#SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but Hozdic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hozdic. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Hozdic#T3#
Hozdic trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hozdic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hozdic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Diesel is trying to keep Hozdic in close.
Hozdic stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Hozdic postures up.
#T5#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Hozdic tries to pass.
Hozdic passes into half guard.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.#T6#
Hozdic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Diesel is staying active underneath Hozdic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hozdic controlling the action here.#T7#
Hozdic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Hozdic.
Hozdic is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.#T8#
Hozdic is taking a breather. Diesel 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.
Hozdic uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (7) Hozdic
Hozdic controlling from the full mount.
Hozdic trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Hozdic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Hozdic's attempts to control the action.
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Hozdic from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hozdic controlling from mount. #T11#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Hozdic fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel regains half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Hozdic has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (10) Hozdic
Hozdic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape. #T13#
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel 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: Diesel (9) vs (10) Hozdic
Hozdic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Hozdic controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T14#
Hozdic pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Hozdic is continuing to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to control from the top but Hozdic keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 10 to 9.
After winning the bout, Dragan Hozdic 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 34
Date: May 21, 2023 |
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 20 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 69 wins and 37 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Leifsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
Leifsson tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leifsson but Leifsson pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Leifsson rushes Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Leifsson is trying to drag Diesel to the mat but Diesel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD2#
Diesel tightens his grip and picks Leifsson up, before dumping him to the ground. Leifsson manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Leifsson 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.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leifsson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Diesel postures up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Leifsson.
Diesel is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Leifsson is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Diesel prevents Leifsson from improving his position.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Leifsson's thigh. Leifsson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
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.
Leifsson pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving. #T3#
Leifsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (2) Diesel#T4#
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is trying to keep Leifsson in close.
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?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel 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.#T5#
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Leifsson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Leifsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Leifsson, not yet. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (4) Diesel
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leifsson forces his way into half guard.
Leifsson is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Leifsson is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leifsson is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T8#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Leifsson tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is pressing down on Leifsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leifsson trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T9#
Leifsson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Leifsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (4) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10#
Leifsson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (4) vs (9) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Leifsson is defending well.
Diesel wants to control but Leifsson is keeping him busy.
Leifsson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T11#
Leifsson stops Diesel from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Leifsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (4) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Leifsson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel tries to control but Leifsson wriggling away.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Leifsson to control.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Leifsson wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leifsson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T14#
Leifsson is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leifsson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 11 to 4.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023 |
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 69 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Al Jhit gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
My spies in Undisputed inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Al Jhit controlling the pace.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Al Jhit
Al Jhit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Al Jhit controlling from mount.
Al Jhit wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit fails to take his opponent's back.
Al Jhit controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Al Jhit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Al Jhit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Al Jhit wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T3#
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Al Jhit is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Diesel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Al Jhit wants to control from the top but Diesel 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.#T5#
Diesel pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Jhit is one step ahead there.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Al Jhit seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Al Jhit works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Al Jhit
Al Jhit trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T7#
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Al Jhit look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Al Jhit is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Diesel is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Jhit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Al Jhit keeps control of the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Al Jhit's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Al Jhit.
Diesel breaks Al Jhit's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Al Jhit#T11##SUB2#
Al Jhit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Al Jhit on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit struggling a bit here.
Diesel is staying tight to Al Jhit's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Diesel trying to control the action but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #T12#
Al Jhit tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Al Jhit 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: Diesel (7) vs (11) Al Jhit#SUB#
Diesel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Al Jhit has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Al Jhit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (13) Al Jhit#T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Al Jhit has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (13) Al Jhit
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving. #T14#
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #SUB2#
Al Jhit 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.
Diesel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Al Jhit is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Jhit dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (15) Al Jhit
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Jhit wins on points by 15 to 9.
Bazar Al Jhit is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Bazar Al Jhit 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023 |
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 68 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel tries for a takedown but Fiachna sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fiachna with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Fiachna gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #SUB2#
Fiachna seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel gets full guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Fiachna looking to improve position, pressing down on Diesel's thigh with his hand. Diesel seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Fiachna paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Fiachna's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Diesel picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023 |
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 67 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 96 wins and 47 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Diesel gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the ropes.
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.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Pavlov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matvey Pavlov.
Diesel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Diesel wants it to stay on the feet.
Pavlov goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a takedown but Diesel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavlov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Pavlov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Pavlov
Diesel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pavlov escapes and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Pavlov
Pavlov taking a break here but Diesel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Pavlov is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlov pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T2#
Pavlov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Pavlov sits in half guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to control the pace. #T3#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pavlov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Pavlov uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Pavlov#T4#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Pavlov isn't that keen on the idea.
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!#SUB2#
Pavlov goes for an armbar but Diesel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Diesel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Pavlov
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.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (8) Pavlov
Pavlov wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T5#
Diesel is stalling here but it's allowed Pavlov to get half guard.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pavlov dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (10) Pavlov
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov controlling from the top position. #T6#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (10) Pavlov#T7#
Pavlov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Pavlov is still trying to improve position.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (10) Pavlov#T8#
Pavlov is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Pavlov looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (14) vs (10) Pavlov
Diesel avoids the attempt from Pavlov to control.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Pavlov tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel looking to control but Pavlov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Pavlov tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Pavlov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Pavlov is in no mood to give up.
Pavlov is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov 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.
Diesel is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T11#
Pavlov trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavlov is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#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.
#T12#
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov controlling the position 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.
#T13#
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pavlov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #T14##SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pavlov is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 2023 |
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 66 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 19 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fiachna goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Diesel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Diesel stops Fiachna from passing to mount.
Fiachna tries to move to full mount but Diesel actually manages to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Fiachna is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiachna is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Fiachna goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Diesel does a handstand and catches Fiachna in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Diesel on top - Fiachna is already out from the submission! Diesel gives Fiachna's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023 |
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 65 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 22 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Trump tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Trump ends up having to push Diesel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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.#TD2#
Trump shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diesel is trying to defend but Trump 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: Diesel (0) vs (2) Trump#SUB2#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Trump is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T1#
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Trump is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well. #SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB2#
Trump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diesel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diesel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Trump
Trump 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: Diesel (6) vs (2) Trump#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Trump frees his head quite easily.
Trump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (2) Trump#T4#
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Trump is having none of it.
Trump is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Trump is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Trump gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T5#
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel wants to control but Trump is keeping him busy.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel 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 actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#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 off his back.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T7##SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel 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.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (9) vs (6) Trump
Trump controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Trump tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Trump gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Trump looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Trump tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
#T8##SUB2#
Diesel is in a bad position with Trump working for a choke. Diesel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (6) Trump#SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (6) Trump
Trump looks winded!
Trump tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel gets to mount! Trump was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (16) vs (6) Trump
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Trump is in no mood to give up. #T9#
Trump is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Trump is in no mood to give up.
Trump really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB#
Diesel is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023 |
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 64 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Jhit leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Jhit closes the distance and clinches up with Diesel, looking for a takedown. Al Jhit pushes Diesel against the ropes but Diesel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Al Jhit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Al Jhit eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T1##SUB2#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Al Jhit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Al Jhit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit 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: Diesel (7) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Diesel working for a submission but Al Jhit is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Al Jhit gets back to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to full guard.#T6##SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Jhit is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Al Jhit#T7#
Al Jhit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (15) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (18) vs (2) Al Jhit#T8#
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Al Jhit is defending the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel moves into full mount! Al Jhit won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Al Jhit keeps trying to improve his position.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit looks winded!#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Al Jhit! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Al Jhit#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit frees his head quite easily.
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10##SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#T11##SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Al Jhit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (27) vs (2) Al Jhit
Diesel wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Jhit, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.
Al Jhit is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (29) vs (2) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is trying for a kimura here. Al Jhit looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diesel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023 |
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 52 wins and 21 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 63 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Trump gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Trump (4) vs (0) Diesel#SUB#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel wants to control but Trump postures up.#SUB#
Trump swings around for an armbar but Diesel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Trump's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (4) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trump has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Trump's legs - danger averted.
Trump seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Trump is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
I've been told that Diesel has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (4) vs (5) Diesel
Trump is looking for a sweep.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Trump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trump is looking for a sweep.#T2#
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.
Trump sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trump tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trump is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023 |
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 22 wins and 17 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiachna. #TD#
Fiachna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diesel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB2#
Fiachna has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Diesel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fiachna is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Diesel pulls down on the head and he's put Fiachna to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 24
Date: May 11, 2023 |
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 61 wins and 36 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lynn goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Lynn shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lynn quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Lynn#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Lynn defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lynn is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lynn moves into full guard.
Lynn keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Lynn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Diesel stands and throws Lynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Lynn
Lynn tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Lynn is defending well.
Lynn sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynn 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.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Lynn defends it.
Lynn wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
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.#T2##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynn defends it well. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lynn keeps working. #SUB2#
Lynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Lynn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Lynn defends it.
Lynn gets full guard.
Diesel trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diesel 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.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Lynn is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Lynn is defending well.
Diesel prevents Lynn from improving his position.
Lynn is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lynn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Diesel is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Lynn is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Lynn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T6##SUB2#
Lynn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel won't allow Lynn to sweep him here.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lynn is keeping the position for now.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving. #T7#
Diesel 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.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lynn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Lynn is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Lynn 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. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynn looks winded!
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Lynn keeps moving. #T8#
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel passes Lynn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Lynn
Lynn is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Diesel throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Lynn has his hands clasped together but Diesel breaks the hold and Lynn is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 23
Date: May 10, 2023 |
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 15 wins and 5 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 61 wins and 35 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Leifsson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leifsson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skjoldr Leifsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leifsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Leifsson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Leifsson 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#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Leifsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (8) Diesel
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leifsson is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Leifsson is looking to escape. #T2#
Leifsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leifsson manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leifsson keeps working.
Leifsson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Leifsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Leifsson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
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.
#T4#
Leifsson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (0) vs (11) Diesel
Leifsson tries to improve position but can't.
Diesel trying to control the action but Leifsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel works to advance to full mount. Leifsson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Leifsson (0) vs (13) Diesel#T5#
Leifsson regains half guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Leifsson won't allow it. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Leifsson is defending well.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Leifsson is defending well. #SUB#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.
Leifsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leifsson.#T6##SUB#
Leifsson is looking to cinch up a triangle. Diesel throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Leifsson's body to avoid the submission. Leifsson has instead reached around Diesel's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Leifsson arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023 |
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 61 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Diesel pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiachna wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
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#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna gets back to full guard.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #T1#
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiachna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiachna is keeping the position for now.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (2) vs (7) Fiachna#T2#
Fiachna avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Fiachna wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it.
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel gets full guard.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Fiachna slips nicely into half guard.
Fiachna wants to advance to full mount but Diesel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #T3#
Fiachna pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (6) vs (7) Fiachna
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Fiachna manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (9) Fiachna
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Diesel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fiachna is aware though and is defending well.
Fiachna advances to half guard. #T4#
Fiachna moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (6) vs (12) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs.
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.#T5#
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel has his hands clasped together around Fiachna's back. He's all about the action.
Diesel is in trouble now - Fiachna has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (6) vs (15) Fiachna
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (6) vs (18) Fiachna#T6##SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Fiachna patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for the choke from the back position but Diesel is controlling his hands well.
Diesel tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Fiachna 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fiachna is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Fiachna tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Fiachna avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Diesel won't enjoy being in this position. Fiachna looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Diesel is tapping - it's over boys! Fiachna picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Darragh Fiachna is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 21
Date: May 08, 2023 |
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 23 wins and 22 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 60 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Al Jhit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.#TD#
Al Jhit fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diesel sprawls well initially but Al Jhit persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel wants to improve his position but Al Jhit is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Al Jhit 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#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Jhit to get the leverage. #T1##SUB#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel drops back looking for a leg! Al Jhit is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Al Jhit manages to kick Diesel off! Diesel jumps back into Al Jhit's guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Al Jhit is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Al Jhit 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (5) Diesel
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Al Jhit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Jhit is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Al Jhit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#T4#
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
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#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Jhit is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (8) Diesel#T5##SUB2#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Al Jhit defends it well.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Diesel looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB2#
Diesel working for a submission but Al Jhit is keeping him at bay.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Al Jhit manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Al Jhit with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Al Jhit keeps working. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Jhit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Al Jhit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position. #T8##SUB2#
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Al Jhit tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Al Jhit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Al Jhit actively working from the bottom here.
Al Jhit won't allow Diesel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Al Jhit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Al Jhit is defending well.
#SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is trying to control. Al Jhit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
Al Jhit is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Al Jhit defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
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#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T11##SUB2#
Diesel 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. Al Jhit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 20
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ahokas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (2) vs (0) Diesel
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
#SUB#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
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#
Ahokas seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ahokas tries to pass. #SUB#
Ahokas 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: Ahokas (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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. #T2##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
I've been told that Diesel has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ahokas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Ahokas's legs - danger averted.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Ahokas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel moves into full mount! Ahokas won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ahokas manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Ahokas is defending well. #T4#
Ahokas is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ahokas 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: Ahokas (2) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel looking to control but Ahokas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ahokas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ahokas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5##SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Ahokas is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ahokas is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Ahokas manages to get to full guard.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is keeping the position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Ahokas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (10) Diesel
Ahokas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ahokas (2) vs (12) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T8#
Ahokas is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ahokas regains half guard.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (2) vs (15) Diesel
Diesel prevents Ahokas from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Ahokas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T9##SUB2#
Diesel seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ahokas is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 19
Date: May 06, 2023 |
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 18
Date: May 05, 2023 |
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 57 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel looking to score a takedown here. Orion is defending well but Diesel drives through and ends up in Orion's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Orion
Diesel advances to half guard.
Diesel is keen to just control but Orion is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Orion with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Diesel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Orion! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Orion is having none of it.
Orion working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Orion defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
#T1#
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#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Orion is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Orion is looking to escape.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Orion is in no mood to give up.
Orion is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Orion manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
Orion tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Diesel controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy. #T5##SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Orion looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (0) Orion#SUB#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.#T6#
Orion is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Diesel 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#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Orion is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T8#
Diesel trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orion looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Diesel 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.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB2#
Orion escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Orion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9##SUB2#
Orion 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.
Orion keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Orion throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Orion looks winded!
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#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.
#T10##SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Orion defends it. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##SUB2#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control. Orion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Orion has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Orion
Orion is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Orion is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12##SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Diesel wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
Orion is looking for a sweep.
Orion is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T13##SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.
Diesel prevents Orion from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to control but Orion is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Orion is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB2#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 17
Date: May 04, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 34 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel looking to score a takedown here. White Jr is defending well but Diesel drives through and ends up in White Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) White Jr
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.
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.#SUB2#
White Jr 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. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
White Jr working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel 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#
White Jr working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
White Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
White Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.
White Jr looks winded!
White Jr is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Diesel 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. White Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Bruce White Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 16
Date: May 03, 2023 |
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 56 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 18 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Trump closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trump lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Trump
Trump passes into half guard.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Trump#SUB2#
Trump tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Trump has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Trump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1##SUB2#
Trump tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel wants to control but Trump postures up.
Diesel regains half guard.
Trump prevents Diesel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Trump is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Trump to get the leverage.
Trump prevents Diesel from improving his position.#SUB2#
Trump wants to work for an arm triangle but Diesel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Trump is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Trump is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Trump eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trump is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Trump is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Trump postures up.
#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. #SUB2#
Trump 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: Diesel (2) vs (5) Trump
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Trump escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #SUB2#
Trump working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Trump defending well. #T5##SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#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.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6##SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diesel is trying to control. Trump wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Trump defends it.
Trump gets full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Trump is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Trump keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trump manages to get to full guard.
Diesel passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Trump is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Trump is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Trump is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T9##SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Trump looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trump is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Trump looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trump has managed to free his arm - good work. #T10##SUB2#
Trump is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#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.
Trump looks winded!
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Trump#T11#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trump manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trump is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control the position but Trump is working away.
Trump is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trump is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #T12#
Diesel trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trump is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Trump tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Trump has escaped the position, nice work there.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Trump is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T13#
Diesel trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Trump defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Trump actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Trump is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Trump tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (5) vs (9) Trump#SUB2#
Trump is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Trump is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Diesel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Trump working for a choke but Diesel reverses nicely into Trump 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (9) Trump
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 9 to 7.
Donald Trump is the new super heavyweight champion!
Donald Trump decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 15
Date: May 02, 2023 |
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 55 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye dives in for a single leg takedown but Diesel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Okoye has a takedown stuffed.
Okoye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Okoye
Diesel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (0) Okoye#SUB#
Diesel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Okoye is having none of it.
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.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoye is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoye is trying to escape the mount.
Okoye tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T1##SUB#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Okoye manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Okoye is looking for a sweep.
Diesel working away.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Okoye is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Okoye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Okoye is defending well. #T2##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Diesel working away.
Okoye 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.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Okoye has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Diesel but great work by Okoye. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (6) vs (4) Okoye#SUB2#
Okoye goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Okoye's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Okoye
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoye is keeping the position for now.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (4) Okoye
Okoye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Okoye is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Okoye avoid being mounted?
Okoye tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Okoye is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (11) vs (8) Okoye#SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Diesel tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Okoye has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4#
Okoye doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (13) vs (8) Okoye
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Diesel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Okoye's guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Okoye is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Okoye is having none of it. #SUB2#
Okoye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Okoye is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (8) Okoye
Okoye is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Okoye tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Okoye is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Okoye frees his head quite easily.
Okoye is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T6#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Okoye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
Diesel looking to control but Okoye is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Diesel has hold of Okoye's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Okoye manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Okoye tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Okoye is looking to escape. #SUB#
Diesel has control of Okoye's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Okoye regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T7#
Okoye tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Okoye is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.
Okoye is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Okoye is in no mood to give up.
Okoye is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Okoye turns into him and now he's in Diesel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (16) vs (10) Okoye
Diesel keeping full guard, as Okoye tries to pass. #T8#
Okoye preventing the sweep.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
Okoye is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoye postures up.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Diesel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.
Okoye looking to pass the guard.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Okoye trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T10##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.
Diesel is trying to keep Okoye in close.
#SUB#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.
Okoye won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Okoye wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T11#
Diesel looking to control.
#SUB#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Okoye from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Okoye has gone for a leg lock! Diesel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (18) vs (10) Okoye
Okoye wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Okoye is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#T12##SUB2#
Okoye had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Okoye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Okoye looks winded!
Diesel wants to control from the top but Okoye keeps moving.
Okoye trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Okoye 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.#SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okoye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Okoye's legs - danger averted.#T13#
Diesel passes Okoye's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is trying to control. Okoye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Okoye won't allow it. #T14##SUB2#
Okoye 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 is working for a kimura but Okoye is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Kurt Diesel retains his super heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 14
Date: May 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fiachna is defended easily by Diesel.
Fiachna changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but Fiachna manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fiachna.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darragh Fiachna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fiachna has a takedown stuffed.
Fiachna shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Fiachna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt - Fiachna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Fiachna shows good takedown defense.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fiachna sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Fiachna throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fiachna is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Fiachna is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Fiachna tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiachna trying to advance position but Diesel counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (2) Diesel
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiachna (4) vs (2) Diesel
Fiachna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Diesel looking to control.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Diesel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diesel gets full guard.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for a triangle here. Fiachna is fighting it but it looks tight! Diesel pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fiachna is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 13
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Orion shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Orion has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Orion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (0) vs (5) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Orion has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Orion gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Orion regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Orion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orion swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Orion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel trying to control but Orion is working from the bottom.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Orion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Orion wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (5) Diesel#T3##SUB#
Orion working for a choke but Diesel is defending well.
Orion doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Orion (4) vs (7) Diesel#SUB#
Orion looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Orion has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Orion wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (10) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Orion is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Orion tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura but Orion is defending well. #T5#
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Diesel stalls from top position.
Orion is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Orion is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orion knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Orion, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Diesel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diesel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diesel trying to control the action but Orion is working from the bottom.
Orion is trying to get back to half guard.
Orion manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Orion is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (13) Diesel
Orion is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Orion is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Orion is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Diesel trying to control the position but Orion is working away.
Orion is looking to reverse the position.
Orion sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (16) Diesel
Orion is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T9#
Orion is working to get back to half guard.
Orion is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Orion can't escape the position.
Orion regains half guard.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orion keeps working.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Orion haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10##SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Orion is breathing heavily.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #T12##SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Orion defending well.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Orion (4) vs (19) Diesel
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel trying to control but Orion is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Orion is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Orion is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T13##SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Orion is having none of it.
Orion sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Orion is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Orion keeps moving. #SUB#
Orion has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orion can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Orion is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Orion is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Orion is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Orion sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Orion is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 19 to 4.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 12
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Ahokas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahokas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ahokas (4) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ahokas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas postures up.#SUB#
Ahokas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel wants to control but Ahokas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ahokas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diesel has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ahokas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Ahokas is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Ahokas.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
#T2#
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Ahokas prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Diesel as he works his way to full guard.
#SUB2#
Ahokas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ahokas has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Ahokas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ahokas has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ahokas (4) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Ahokas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving. #SUB#
Ahokas working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Diesel stays in close to Ahokas's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Ahokas 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.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas 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.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T5#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel passes Ahokas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Ahokas is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.
Ahokas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ahokas keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ahokas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#T7#
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ahokas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diesel trying to control but Ahokas is working from the bottom.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ahokas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#T9##SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Ahokas is working away. #SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel trying to control the action but Ahokas is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ahokas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Ahokas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahokas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ahokas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably.
#T11##SUB#
Ahokas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Ahokas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12##SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahokas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel not doing much here.
#T13#
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (4) vs (5) Diesel
Ahokas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Ahokas defends the submission attempt.
Diesel is keen to just control but Ahokas is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Ahokas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ahokas defends it well. #T14##SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Ahokas is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ahokas (4) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel tries to control but Ahokas wriggling away.
Ahokas is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ahokas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 4.
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 11
Date: Apr 28, 2023 |
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 51 wins and 33 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
White Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diesel did well to prevent White Jr getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by White Jr.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Diesel controlling White Jr's posture.
White Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
White Jr 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) White Jr#SUB2#
White Jr 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.
Diesel sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
White Jr working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but White Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
White Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
White Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
White Jr keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
White Jr working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel controlling the action here.#SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
White Jr is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but White Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3##SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
White Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. White Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel.
Diesel is taking a breather. White Jr 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
White Jr with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) White Jr
Diesel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for White Jr! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (2) White Jr#SUB#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but White Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
White Jr tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
White Jr is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but White Jr is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White Jr has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5##SUB#
White Jr wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Diesel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of White Jr's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! White Jr is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kurt Diesel!
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Bruce White Jr had this to say: 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 10
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
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 51 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Fiachna bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Fiachna
Fiachna fails to take his opponent's back.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Fiachna look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (9) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fiachna will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
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.#SUB2#
Diesel fending off the submission attempt from Fiachna. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for the RNC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Diesel is having to fend off submission attempts from Fiachna, who is looking to sink in the choke. Fiachna doesn't have the hooks in though and Diesel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (9) Fiachna
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.#T1#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
Diesel passes Fiachna's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Fiachna defends the submission attempt.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from improving his position.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel is taking a breather. Fiachna 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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Fiachna is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Fiachna is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiachna is trying to stick to Diesel's back but Diesel is turning into Fiachna. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fiachna's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diesel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (13) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel 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.
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Fiachna looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Fiachna keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (15) Fiachna#T3#
Fiachna forces his way into half guard.
My spies in Rocket's Gentlemen Club inform me that Fiachna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiachna is working away from the top position though.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (18) Fiachna
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Fiachna is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Diesel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (4) vs (21) Fiachna#T4##SUB2#
Fiachna is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiachna gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Fiachna working for the choke.
Diesel turns into Fiachna and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (21) Fiachna
Fiachna 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: Diesel (6) vs (23) Fiachna
Fiachna is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his 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#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (6) vs (26) Fiachna#T5#
Diesel regains half guard.
Fiachna is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diesel reverses the position - he's now on top in Fiachna's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (26) Fiachna
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (28) Fiachna
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiachna trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (28) Fiachna
Fiachna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (30) Fiachna
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiachna manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (30) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T6#
Fiachna 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.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom.
Fiachna 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: Diesel (12) vs (32) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Fiachna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Diesel won't allow Fiachna to pass to mount. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #SUB2#
Fiachna is working for a submission of some sort.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Fiachna is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Fiachna working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Diesel's thigh. Diesel counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Diesel 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: Diesel (14) vs (32) Fiachna
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fiachna! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (17) vs (32) Fiachna
Fiachna is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Fiachna 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.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Fiachna is looking to improve his position.
#T9##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fiachna defends it well.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Fiachna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Fiachna is defending well.
#T10#
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiachna is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiachna works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet. #T11#
Fiachna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (34) Fiachna
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Fiachna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiachna.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel trying to hold on to Fiachna's head to control him but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiachna's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiachna's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (21) vs (34) Fiachna#T12#
Diesel is trying to stick to Fiachna's back but Fiachna is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiachna. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (21) vs (36) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine here but Fiachna defends easily.
Fiachna won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Fiachna postures up.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Fiachna tries to pass. #T13##SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fiachna stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Fiachna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fiachna passes into half guard.
Fiachna wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Fiachna is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (39) Fiachna#T14#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Fiachna passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (42) Fiachna
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiachna avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna wins on points by 42 to 21.
Darragh Fiachna 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 9
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
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 50 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Crush Bandicoot!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bandicoot's waist but Bandicoot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
Bandicoot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diesel defends well and Bandicoot ends up having to push Diesel into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Diesel drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Bandicoot#SUB2#
Bandicoot 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. #SUB2#
Bandicoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to control but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
Diesel is pushing down on Bandicoot's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandicoot is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Bandicoot is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Bandicoot is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandicoot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Bandicoot defends the submission attempt.
Bandicoot is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bandicoot sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel trying to control the action but Bandicoot is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel is pressing down on Bandicoot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandicoot is holding on for now. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bandicoot is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandicoot keeps working. #SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Bandicoot is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T4##SUB2#
Bandicoot actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bandicoot is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions from an awkward position 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.#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 wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandicoot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T5##SUB2#
Bandicoot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bandicoot looking for submissions off his back.
Bandicoot is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandicoot looks winded!#SUB2#
Bandicoot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bandicoot could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Diesel has cracked it and Bandicoot is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 8
Date: Apr 25, 2023 |
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 2 losses; Abraham Durden! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Durden fails with a takedown attempt.
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Durden sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Diesel gets caught flat footed, as Durden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durden (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diesel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diesel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diesel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Durden (2) vs (4) Diesel
Durden tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Durden is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Durden is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diesel tries to move to mount but Durden blocks the move with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Durden (2) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape.
Durden can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Diesel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Durden manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Durden is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Diesel trying to control the action but Durden is working from the bottom.
Durden regains half guard.#SUB#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Durden is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Durden is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Durden looking for subs from the bottom but Diesel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Durden (2) vs (9) Diesel
Durden is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Diesel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durden is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durden flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diesel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durden and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diesel slips an arm under Durden chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diesel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diesel is squeezing on Durden like an anaconda would it's prey. Durden fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 7
Date: Apr 24, 2023 |
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 48 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie feints and as Diesel raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
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 seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs from the bottom but Diesel mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diesel trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diesel prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4##SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Gracie with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#T5##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
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.
Gracie tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.#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.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (2) Gracie#T6#
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is not content to let Diesel control the position. #SUB#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Diesel moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
#T7#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diesel stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie regains half guard.#T8##SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (24) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#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.
#T10##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11##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.#SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T12#
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Gracie has an active guard here but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (27) vs (2) Gracie#SUB#
Diesel is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Diesel anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Diesel slips an arm under Gracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Diesel has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Diesel is squeezing on Gracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Gracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
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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Event:
Bots de Garra 6
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
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 4 wins and 3 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diesel to the ground. Diesel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diesel leaves King with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Diesel tries to counter it with a takedown but King pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel with the counter takedown but King avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
King gets caught napping as Diesel dives in and scores a takedown. King manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Diesel
King can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is looking for a sweep.#T1#
King is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (0) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
King can't escape the position.
King is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it. #T2#
King is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Diesel has hold of King's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and King manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
King defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
King can't escape the position.
Diesel tries to control but King wriggling away.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but King defends it well.
King tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB2#
Diesel working for a submission but King is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but King is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
King sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends 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.#T4##SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T5##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and King defends it well. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.
King is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
King looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (10) Diesel#T6##SUB2#
Diesel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diesel slows the pace down.
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for King! Score +2 for reaching mount: King (0) vs (12) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Diesel but it's paid off an King is forced to tap! Nice work by Diesel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
Bots de Garra 5
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
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 46 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) White Jr
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.
White Jr tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
White Jr is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (0) White Jr
White Jr working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Diesel has control of White Jr's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and White Jr regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Diesel has hold of White Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and White Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control but White Jr is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T1#
White Jr slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel trying to control the action but White Jr is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but White Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but White Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
White Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but White Jr defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Diesel wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed White Jr's guard. #SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
White Jr actively working from the bottom here.
White Jr is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (0) White Jr
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
White Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Diesel wants to finish this one by submission but White Jr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Diesel.
White Jr gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
White Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White Jr.#SUB2#
White Jr 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.
White Jr looks winded!
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (0) White Jr#SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White Jr tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.#T4#
Diesel wants to control but White Jr is keeping him busy.
White Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diesel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Diesel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diesel is staying tight to White Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Diesel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. White Jr is trying to escape and Diesel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and White Jr is forced to tap! Nice work there by Diesel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 4
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Davon Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Diesel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Davis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davis somewhat.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davon Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diesel swivels and escapes.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Diesel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Diesel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Diesel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rocket's Gentlemen Club in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Diesel.#TD2#
Diesel gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Davis (0) vs (2) Diesel#T1##SUB#
Davis looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Davis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diesel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diesel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Davis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 3
Date: Apr 20, 2023 |
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 44 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Diesel sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie, which made it look bad.
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Diesel tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Gracie
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Gracie stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Gracie#T1#
Diesel 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.
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.#SUB2#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is really struggling to control Gracie but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T2#
Diesel is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Gracie is defending the position. #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. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
#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.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Diesel pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Gracie#T3##SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#SUB#
Diesel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
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.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #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.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Diesel prevents Gracie from improving his position.#SUB2#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Gracie gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T8##SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.#SUB2#
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T9##SUB#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie looks winded!#SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#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.
#T10##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 is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diesel trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie manages to get back to half guard.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it.
Diesel not doing much here.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Gracie is having none of it. #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.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB#
Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T12##SUB2#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
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 for a kimura here. Gracie looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Diesel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 2
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
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 43 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Calixto Cardona!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Diesel or perhaps it was just good defense by Cardona, which made it look bad. #TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Diesel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Cardona
Cardona tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Cardona gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cardona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cardona is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
#T1##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cardona is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cardona does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Cardona is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cardona is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Cardona is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Diesel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cardona is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Cardona actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Cardona looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (0) Cardona#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cardona has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cardona is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Cardona is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (9) vs (0) Cardona
Diesel prevents Cardona from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Cardona is having none of it. #SUB#
Diesel has isolated one of Cardona's arms. Cardona looking to fight him off but Diesel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 1
Date: Apr 18, 2023 |
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 42 wins and 32 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiachna quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Fiachna
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.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Fiachna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel. #SUB#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Fiachna defends it well.
Diesel tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away. #SUB#
Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it. #T1#
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel tries to control but Fiachna wriggling away.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Fiachna defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diesel.
Fiachna keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Fiachna is squirming around nicely.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Fiachna slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T2#
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiachna keeps working. #SUB#
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiachna is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB#
Diesel looking for a guillotine from mount but Fiachna is having none of it.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fiachna is looking to escape. #SUB#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fiachna working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna regains half guard.#T3#
Diesel is pressing down on Fiachna's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiachna is holding on for now.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fiachna is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 350
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 5 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 31 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Matariki sprawls well.#TD#
Matariki shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Diesel
Matariki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Diesel is trying to keep Matariki in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matariki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matariki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Diesel being controlled here, momentarily.
Matariki stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#SUB2#
Diesel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Matariki escapes and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Matariki slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is not content to let Matariki control the position.
Diesel has a hand on Matariki's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Matariki takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (0) Diesel#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matariki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
Matariki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel is not content to let Matariki control the position.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matariki pulls his head out easily.
Diesel tries to roll over but Matariki keeps him under control.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Matariki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matariki is controlling the pace.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.#T7#
Diesel is pressing down on Matariki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Matariki postures up.
Matariki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Matariki's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Diesel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Matariki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Matariki tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Matariki is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matariki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matariki's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (8) vs (2) Diesel#T9#
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matariki wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matariki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matariki tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
Matariki is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Diesel prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it.
Matariki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T11#
Diesel prevents Matariki from improving his position.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Matariki wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Matariki is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Matariki defends it. #T12#
Matariki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel stalling.
Matariki tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T13#
Matariki trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Matariki is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (8) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel controlling from side mount. #T14#
Matariki is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 30 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 34 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Priest sprawls well.
Priest feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Diesel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Priest to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Priest#SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priest can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Priest trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Priest is stalling in the full guard.
Priest trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel 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.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Priest is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T2#
Priest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Priest passes Diesel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Priest is keeping busy.
Diesel wants to sweep but Priest has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Priest
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Priest trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Priest taking a breather here.
Diesel regains half guard.
Priest not doing much here.
#T4#
Diesel tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
We've been informed that Priest has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T5##SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Priest wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T6#
Priest is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel trying to control but Priest postures up.
#SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Priest controlling the action here.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Priest slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Priest wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Priest stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Diesel working for a triangle but Priest defends it easily.
Priest looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Diesel wants to improve his position but instead Priest has moved into half guard.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Priest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like Priest 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.#T11#
Priest is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Diesel controls Priest momentarily but Priest frees himself. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Priest pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel wants to hit a sweep here but Priest passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Diesel there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Priest#T12#
Priest trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Priest prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diesel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Priest#T13#
Priest wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Priest's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Priest
Diesel passes Priest's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away.
Priest is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Priest avoid being mounted?
Diesel wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T14#
Diesel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Priest reverses the position - he's now on top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Priest
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Diesel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priest has picked Diesel up and slammed him! Diesel can't keep hold of the triangle and Priest manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (16) Priest
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 16 to 2.
Judas Priest 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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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 33 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jello manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Diesel on his heels. He'll look to pass Diesel's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Diesel
Jello looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Diesel
Jello is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Jello manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Jello working a defensive guard but Diesel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (5) Diesel
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Jello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (6) vs (5) Diesel
Jello wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Jello 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.
Diesel prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.#T3#
Jello is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off.
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel 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.
Diesel is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Good control from Jello.
Jello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T5#
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.#SUB#
Jello working for the choke.
Jello trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
Jello trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Jello.
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.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
#T7#
Jello controls the position.#T8##T9#
Jello trying to control momentarily.
What can Diesel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T10#
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.#T11#
Jello has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T12#
Further stalling from Jello.#T13##T14#
Jello seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Moldy Jello is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Moldy Jello, 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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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jiurgite gets caught napping as Diesel dives in and scores a takedown. Jiurgite manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Jiurgite
Diesel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jiurgite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jiurgite wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Jiurgite
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Jiurgite looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Jiurgite 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.
Jiurgite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Jiurgite#T2#
Jiurgite controlling from mount.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Jiurgite look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (2) vs (8) Jiurgite#T3#
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite.
Jiurgite tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jiurgite.
It looks like Jiurgite 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.#T4#
Jiurgite wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.#T5##SUB2#
Jiurgite looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Diesel defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Jiurgite wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diesel is now in half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Jiurgite works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jiurgite.
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Jiurgite looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite 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: Diesel (9) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T8#
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Jiurgite is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (8) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jiurgite is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (14) vs (10) Jiurgite#SUB2#
Jiurgite working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
Jiurgite manages to get to full guard.
#T11##SUB2#
Jiurgite working for submissions but it's allowed Diesel to get to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to control but Diesel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (17) vs (10) Jiurgite#T12#
Jiurgite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (20) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (22) vs (10) Jiurgite#T13#
Jiurgite wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Jiurgite regains half guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Jiurgite gets full guard.#T14#
Jiurgite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jiurgite wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jiurgite there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (25) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 25 to 10.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel dives in and scores a takedown into Kincaid's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Kincaid
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.
Kincaid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kincaid working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kincaid won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel is thwarting Kincaid's attempts to control the position.
Kincaid works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel 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. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kincaid being controlled here, momentarily.
Kincaid trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kincaid working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Kincaid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kincaid isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Kincaid on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Kincaid#T2#
Kincaid is trying to control Diesel's posture but Diesel avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kincaid tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kincaid is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Kincaid is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kincaid gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel prevents Kincaid from improving his position.#T4#
Kincaid moves into full guard.
Kincaid controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel stands and throws Kincaid's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Diesel is thwarting Kincaid's attempts to control the position.
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (0) Kincaid#T5#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel wants to control but Kincaid is keeping him busy.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (14) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel prevents Kincaid from getting the reversal.#T6#
Kincaid keeps trying to improve his position.
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kincaid working to try and regain half guard.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Kincaid is still trying to improve position.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T7#
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid regains half guard.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Kincaid defends it. #SUB2#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (17) vs (0) Kincaid#T8#
Diesel trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Kincaid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#T9#
Diesel passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Kincaid defending well.
Kincaid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (17) vs (4) Kincaid#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T10#
Kincaid doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (4) Kincaid
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Kincaid 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.#SUB2#
Kincaid 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. #SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.#SUB2#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.#T11##SUB2#
Kincaid with the active half guard here but Diesel passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (22) vs (4) Kincaid
Kincaid is letting Diesel control him for a moment.
Kincaid tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T12#
Kincaid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kincaid! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (25) vs (4) Kincaid
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Kincaid is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully. #T14#
Kincaid is trying to escape the mount.
Kincaid wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kincaid is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 25 to 4.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
CWC 334 - Diesel vs Majere
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Diesel stuffs the takedown.
Majere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diesel as he avoids it easily.
Majere tries for a takedown but Diesel circles away easily#TD#
and Diesel counters with a shoot takedown. Majere fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Majere
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denubis Majere.
Majere wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Majere there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Majere
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere can't escape the position.
Majere 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.#T1#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Majere to control.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Majere to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (0) Majere
Majere is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majere trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Majere tries to break free.
#T3#
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Majere just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Majere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Majere trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Majere can't escape the position.
#T5#
Majere trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Majere right now.
#T6#
Diesel avoiding Majere 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Majere manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Majere
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Majere from controlling successfully. #T7#
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Majere is looking to advance position but Diesel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (2) Majere
Majere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majere wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T9#
Majere is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Majere is just holding on here. Diesel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (15) vs (2) Majere
Majere rolls, trying to escape but Diesel keeps control of the position.
Majere is still trying to improve position.#T10##T11#
Majere trying to control the hands but Diesel breaks the grip.
Diesel has the hooks in. Majere is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Majere trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in.
Diesel is trying to stick to Majere's back but Majere is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Majere. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (15) vs (4) Majere
Majere is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Majere stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Majere keeps trying to improve his position.
Majere showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Majere tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard. #T14#
Majere trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Majere pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Majere is looking to pass into half guard but Diesel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diesel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (4) Majere
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 25 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Diesel wants a takedown but no success here.
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diesel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Jackson (4) vs (0) Diesel
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.
Jackson wants to control for a moment but Diesel uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Jackson 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.
#T1#
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Jackson trying to control from Diesel's half guard. Diesel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Jackson passes into half guard.
Jackson stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jackson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jackson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 29 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sobieski napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (4) vs (0) Sobieski
Sobieski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobieski trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diesel taking a breather here.
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sobieski's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel controls the position.#T1#
Sobieski tries to improve position but can't.
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.
You can see the frustration on Sobieski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sobieski trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski looks to move to half guard but instead Diesel has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (6) vs (0) Sobieski
Sobieski is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Sobieski is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sobieski can't escape the position.
Sobieski wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.#T3#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sobieski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sobieski is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobieski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Sobieski to control.
Sobieski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sobieski wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel trying to control but Sobieski is having none of it.
Diesel is really struggling to control Sobieski but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T6#
Sobieski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Sobieski is trying to escape the mount.
Sobieski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel prevents Sobieski from getting the reversal.#T7#
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.
Sobieski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel prevents Sobieski from getting the reversal.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Sobieski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel looking to control but Sobieski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel prevents Sobieski from getting the reversal.
Sobieski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Sobieski can't escape the position.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Sobieski tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Sobieski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sobieski is looking to get to half guard.
Sobieski wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Sobieski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but Sobieski is having none of it. #T10#
Sobieski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sobieski regains half guard.
Sobieski is trying to get back to full guard.
Sobieski has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (9) vs (0) Sobieski#T11#
Sobieski is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Sobieski wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T12#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Sobieski working to try and regain half guard.
Sobieski tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Sobieski manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T13#
Sobieski wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Sobieski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (0) Sobieski
Sobieski is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 12 to 0.
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Radu Dracul!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dracul fails with the takedown.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dracul did well to prevent Diesel getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Dracul defends it.
Dracul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel won't allow Dracul to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dracul has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Dracul's legs - danger averted.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dracul is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
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.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Dracul working a defensive guard here.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Dracul 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.
Dracul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.#T3#
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Dracul working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #T4#
Dracul wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dracul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dracul is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dracul 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.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel prevents Dracul from improving his position.
Dracul trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Dracul defending well. #T5#
Dracul trying to get back to full guard but Diesel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Dracul
Dracul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dracul wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Dracul is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Dracul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Dracul is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Dracul wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dracul 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.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Dracul trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Dracul defending well.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel trying to control the action but Dracul is working from the bottom.
Dracul wants to get back to full guard.
Dracul is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is thwarting Dracul's attempts to control the position.#T8#
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diesel is keen to just control but Dracul is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dracul manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dracul holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Dracul is retaining full guard. #T10#
Dracul 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: Diesel (5) vs (2) Dracul
Dracul not doing much here.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dracul pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Dracul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dracul is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is staying active underneath Dracul, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to control but Dracul is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Dracul content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dracul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Dracul wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Diesel wants to control but Dracul is keeping busy.
Diesel is controlling Dracul's trapped leg to prevent Dracul from advancing to side control.
Diesel trying to control but Dracul postures up.
Dracul prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T14#
Diesel trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
Dracul keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dracul jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Dracul
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dracul gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dracul wins on points by 6 to 5.
Radu Dracul thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Igor Smizhonich! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Smizhonich's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel won't allow Smizhonich to sweep him here. #SUB#
Smizhonich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smizhonich keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB#
Smizhonich looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Diesel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smizhonich! Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smizhonich 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.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Smizhonich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Smizhonich is defending the position.
Diesel stalling.
Smizhonich tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Smizhonich's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
Smizhonich is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smizhonich avoid being mounted?
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Smizhonich trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Smizhonich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T5#
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Smizhonich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diesel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (8) Diesel
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Smizhonich keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Diesel trying to control but Smizhonich is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Smizhonich tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel looking to control but Smizhonich is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Smizhonich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Smizhonich 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.
Smizhonich wants to get back to full guard.
Smizhonich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T8#
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Diesel prevents Smizhonich from improving his position.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smizhonich regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Diesel passes Smizhonich's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Smizhonich defends it.
Smizhonich tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (11) Diesel#T10#
Smizhonich is looking for a sweep.
Smizhonich gets back to half guard.
Diesel uses his free foot to push down on Smizhonich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smizhonich. Score +3 for passing guard: Smizhonich (0) vs (14) 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.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Smizhonich is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel prevents Smizhonich from getting the reversal.#T12#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Smizhonich is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Smizhonich to control.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Smizhonich is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Smizhonich tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Diesel 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.#T14#
Smizhonich is looking to get to half guard.
Smizhonich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diesel is taking a breather. Smizhonich 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 0.
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
CWC 325 - Camara vs Petersen
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 26 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Nice sprawl there from Diesel as Average shoots in.#TD2#
Average 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: Diesel (0) vs (2) Average
Diesel's coaches at Convicted Fight 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.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Average is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average stalling.
Diesel trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Average#T1#
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Average#T2##SUB2#
Average is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Average let's go of the attempt for now.
Average is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Average is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Average is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Average won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Average biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel staying busy and making it hard for Average to control. #T4#
Average might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Average controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Average controlling the positon.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Average tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T5#
Average avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Average 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel breaks Average's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Average#SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.#T6##SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
#SUB2#
Average is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Average 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.#T7#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel is fighting to break Average's control of his arms but Average is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Average 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. #T8##SUB2#
Average is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average trying to control the position.
Diesel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (8) Average#T9#
Average struggling a bit here.
Diesel taking a breather here.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Average manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Diesel. #T10#
Average controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Average 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.
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Average gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (10) Average
Average passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (13) Average#T12#
Average gets to mount! Diesel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (5) vs (15) Average
Average looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel tries to hold on but Average postures up.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Average moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diesel has worked his arm free - good work by Diesel!
#T13#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
Average is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.#T14#
Average working away.
Average moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (5) vs (17) Average
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Average tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Average looking for a guillotine from mount but Diesel is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Average wins on points by 17 to 5.
Joe Average is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Joe Average 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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Event:
CWC 324 - Zulu vs Camara
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jello shoots in but no luck this time.
Diesel attempts a counter takedown but Jello avoids it well and moves away.
Diesel shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Jello off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Jello
Diesel wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Jello has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jello controlling Diesel's posture.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Jello seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Jello trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Jello managing to control the position.
Jello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Diesel trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom.
Jello is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T5#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jello is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #T6#
Jello pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jello is continuing to stall.
Jello wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T7#
Jello wants to hit a sweep here but Diesel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jello there! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Jello
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jello working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Jello is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jello is working to get back to half guard.
Jello tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
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.#T9#
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Diesel controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T11#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Jello gets back to half guard.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diesel prevents Jello from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Diesel prevents Jello from improving his position.
Jello 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.
Jello trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Jello tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T14#
Jello keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jackson 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: Jackson (0) vs (2) Diesel
Jackson pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Jackson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jackson looking to control.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (0) vs (5) Diesel
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Diesel working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Diesel is controlling the 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.
Diesel gets to mount! Jackson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (0) vs (7) Diesel#T3#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling his opponent. #T5#
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.#T7#
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Let's hope that Diesel 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.
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.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson can't escape the position.
#T10#
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Jackson is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Jackson wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Diesel trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Well,Jackson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 0.
Kurt Diesel is the new light heavyweight champion!
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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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Diesel
Jello wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Jello trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Diesel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jello controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jello 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.
Jello pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Jello looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Jello is looking to improve his position.
Jello is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello controlling the position for now.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Jello defending well. #T2#
Jello keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jello is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jello is controlling Diesel's posture.#T3#
Jello working a defensive guard but Diesel manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (5) Diesel
Jello is trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diesel gets to mount! Jello was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jello (2) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Jello tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Jello really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Jello wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Jello tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Jello manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jello has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jello (2) vs (10) Diesel
Jello tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Jello is working to get back to half guard.
Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jello is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jello wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Jello is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Jello tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Jello to control.
Jello is trying to escape the mount.
Jello tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Jello is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Jello slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diesel is taking a breather. Jello 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diesel is looking to pass Jello's guard but actually Jello recovers to full guard.
Jello pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T9#
Jello wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diesel is now in half guard.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Jello is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jello is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jello avoid being mounted?
Jello wants to get back to full guard.
Jello moves into full guard.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Jello pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Jello wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Jello is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Jello 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.
Jello wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello trying to control the position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Diesel stays in close to Jello's body and controls the position. #T13#
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jello 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: Jello (4) vs (10) Diesel
Jello wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Jello is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Jello trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Diesel won't allow Jello to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 10 to 4.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Moldy Jello had this to say: 'I like big butts!'. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Fiachna off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (0) vs (2) Diesel
Fiachna keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fiachna being controlled here, momentarily. #T1##SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Fiachna is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Fiachna looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
#T2#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.#SUB#
Fiachna had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.#SUB#
Fiachna is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Fiachna is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Fiachna controlling the position.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Fiachna.
Fiachna has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fiachna looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Diesel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Fiachna has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (5) Diesel#T4#
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Fiachna is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fiachna tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T5#
Diesel working away.
Diesel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fiachna will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Fiachna is trying to improve his position.
Fiachna struggling a bit here.
Fiachna is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fiachna trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Well, if Diesel 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.
#T6##SUB#
Fiachna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Fiachna isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diesel stacks Fiachna on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (8) Diesel
Fiachna is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna holding on.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel just content to control the position.
Fiachna tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Fiachna is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fiachna tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T8#
Fiachna wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (0) vs (11) Diesel
Diesel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fiachna is letting Diesel control him for a moment.
Fiachna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diesel working away.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Fiachna is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel controls the position.
Fiachna is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel gets to mount! Fiachna was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (0) vs (13) Diesel#T10#
Fiachna is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
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.
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.#T11#
Fiachna is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fiachna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fiachna shrugs it off.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fiachna is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T12#
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Well,Fiachna is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Fiachna is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.
Fiachna wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Fiachna really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Fiachna tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Fiachna tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#T14#
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiachna tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.
Diesel prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 13 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
CWC 318 - Huhera vs Kuronoa
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 19 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 27 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Diesel
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jiurgite controlling Diesel's posture.
Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Jiurgite looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jiurgite is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jiurgite looking for a sweep. Not yet Jiurgite, not yet. #SUB#
Jiurgite has an active guard here but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Jiurgite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jiurgite gets full guard.
Jiurgite wants to improve his position but instead Diesel has moved into half guard.
Diesel is thwarting Jiurgite's attempts to control the position.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Diesel is pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jiurgite is holding on for now.
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position.
Jiurgite is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (5) Diesel#T3#
Diesel controlling the position.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jiurgite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jiurgite is trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite keeping his opponent close.#T4#
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't.
Jiurgite wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jiurgite's legs.
Diesel happy to just control the position for now.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Jiurgite is trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Jiurgite is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well. #T7#
Jiurgite trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Jiurgite wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel working away.
Jiurgite is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jiurgite is trying to control but can't.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T8#
Jiurgite trying to control here.
Jiurgite is trying to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
Jiurgite wants to control but Diesel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (11) Diesel
Jiurgite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite is letting Diesel control him for a moment. #T9#
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jiurgite keeps working.
Jiurgite is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite can't do much from the bottom here.
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Diesel trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Jiurgite gets back to half guard.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (14) Diesel#T11#
Jiurgite is looking to reverse the position.
Jiurgite wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't.
Jiurgite is being controlled here.
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T12#
Jiurgite sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diesel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diesel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Jiurgite is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
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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Event:
CWC 317 - Ottke vs Cruz
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 26 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Diesel ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Diesel.#TD#
Jackson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Diesel regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Diesel
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#T1#
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson passes into side control, despite Diesel's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Diesel
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face as Jackson controls the position.
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Diesel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson 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.#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Jackson pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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?#SUB2#
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#T5#
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson 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.
Jackson looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel is looking to sweep but instead, Jackson has passed into half guard.
#T7#
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (8) vs (0) Diesel#T8#
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Diesel tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Diesel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (11) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is in bad spot here.
Jackson gets his hands free as Diesel looks to control.
Jackson controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T10#
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Diesel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackson (11) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diesel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (11) vs (5) Diesel
Jackson tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
A control attempt from Jackson but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (11) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel prevents Jackson from getting the reversal.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Jackson can't escape the position.
#T13#
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T14#
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Jackson is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Tyrano Jackson retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Tyrano Jackson 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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Event:
CWC 316 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 26 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with the takedown.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Andersson sprawls well.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Diesel but Diesel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andersson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diesel defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Andersson napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (0) vs (4) Diesel
Andersson prevents Diesel from improving position.
Andersson wants to control but Diesel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson 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: Andersson (0) vs (6) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Andersson is working to get back to half guard.
Andersson tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Andersson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at kill or be killed F boring Fights, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andersson is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Andersson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Andersson is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Andersson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Andersson is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Andersson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Andersson to control.
Andersson regains half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel stalling.
Andersson tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (9) Diesel#T6#
Andersson being controlled for a moment.
Andersson 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: Andersson (0) vs (11) Diesel
Andersson wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Andersson tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.#T7#
Andersson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Andersson wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (0) vs (14) Diesel
Andersson is trying to get back to half guard.
Andersson is trying to work for a sweep but Diesel has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (0) vs (16) Diesel
Diesel controlling from mount.
Andersson is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Andersson is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Andersson tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andersson regains half guard.
Andersson tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T9#
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T10#
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (4) vs (16) Diesel
Diesel is really stuck here.
Andersson avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.#T11##SUB#
Andersson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diesel is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diesel and Andersson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Andersson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (6) vs (16) Diesel
Andersson wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Andersson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diesel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diesel shrugs it off.
Diesel 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.
Diesel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Diesel wants to control but Andersson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Andersson tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel working a defensive guard but Andersson passes into half guard.
Well,Andersson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T13##SUB#
Andersson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
Diesel moves into full guard.
#T14#
Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (6) vs (18) Diesel
Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 18 to 6.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 26 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Jab Brown!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Diesel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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.#TD2#
Brown throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Brown finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Brown
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Brown
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T1#
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel is taking a breather. Brown 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.
Brown wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Brown trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T3#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Diesel is thwarting Brown's attempts to control the position.
Diesel not doing much here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Brown keeping hold of Diesel's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Brown is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T6#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Brown regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Brown
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T8#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Brown for as long as he can get away with.
Brown 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: Diesel (8) vs (4) Brown#T9#
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (4) Brown#SUB2#
Brown 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.
Diesel passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T10#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Brown 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.
Brown wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11#
Brown pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Diesel won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Diesel is pushing down on Brown's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12#
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown looking to control.
Brown 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.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T14#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
CWC 314 - Fiso vs Jan
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 25 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 31 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hell sprawls well. Hell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diesel gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Hell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diesel napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Hell
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.#SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Hell is trying to get an arm triangle but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Hell tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T1#
Diesel wants to control but Hell postures up.
Diesel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hell wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Hell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (7) Hell
Hell wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hell controlling his opponent.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Hell tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Hell can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Hell seems content to control.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Hell trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away. #T3#
Diesel trying to control but Hell postures up.
Hell is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hell seems to be looking for submissions.
Hell is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hell passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (10) Hell
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell wants to take his opponent's back but instead Diesel manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura here.
Hell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (13) Hell#T5##SUB2#
Hell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diesel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hell wants to control the action but instead Diesel gets a body lock and reverses into Hell's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Hell#SUB2#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6##SUB2#
Hell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diesel has picked Hell up and slammed him! Hell can't keep hold of the triangle and Diesel manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (13) Hell
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but Hell denies him.
Hell is trying to improve his position.
Diesel wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Hell gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (13) Hell
Hell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Hell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Diesel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (13) Hell#SUB#
Diesel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (15) Hell
Hell wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T9##SUB#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hell preventing the sweep.
Hell pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Hell is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Hell sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Hell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Hell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hell 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.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T11##SUB2#
Hell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
Hell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (18) Hell#T12#
Hell looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hell works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (21) Hell
Hell tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Hell looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T13#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Hell is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Hell breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Hell working for a choke but Diesel is defending well. #T14##SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hell.
Diesel can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hell looking for the choke from the back.
Diesel tries to roll but Hell sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Diesel 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 Hell gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hell wins on points by 21 to 10.
Ryan Hell 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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Event:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackson (2) vs (0) Diesel
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Still in half guard, Jackson seems content to control.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
#T3#
Diesel is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Diesel is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Diesel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Jackson (5) vs (0) Diesel#T4#
Diesel has one of Jackson's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Jackson slows the pace down.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jackson (7) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel wants to control but Jackson is having none of it.#T7#
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackson (10) vs (0) Diesel
Jackson controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jackson controlling the positon.#T8#
Diesel tries to escape but Jackson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jackson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Jackson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diesel for as long as he can get away with.#T9#
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diesel 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.#T10#
Diesel tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
Jackson is not going to allow Diesel to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel trying to control but not successfully. #T11#
Jackson controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but Jackson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Jackson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T12#
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T13#
Jackson keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
Jackson controlling from the back.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Jackson gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson keeps control of the position easily here as Diesel tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
After winning the bout, Tyrano Jackson 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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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 24 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jello but Jello pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but Jello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Diesel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Jello
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Jello controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel won't allow Jello to sweep him here. #T1#
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Diesel is fighting to break Jello's control of his arms but Jello is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello 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.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.#T2#
Jello looking for a sweep. Not yet Jello, not yet.
Jello is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Jello has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Jello looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jello bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Jello#T4#
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel 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: Diesel (4) vs (2) Jello
Diesel wants to advance to full mount but Jello doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jello lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Jello
Jello trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Jello stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (7) Jello#T6#
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.
Jello wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jello wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Jello content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T7#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
Jello trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
The referee asks Jello politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jello prefers to stall for the moment though.
Diesel is not content to let Jello control the position.
Jello tries to move into full mount but can't pass Diesel's legs. #T8#
A lull in the action here.
Jello moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (4) vs (9) Jello
Jello trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T9#
Diesel regains half guard.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Jello sits in half guard.
Jello passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (12) Jello
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T10#
Jello fails to take his opponent's back.
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Jello moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (4) vs (15) Jello#SUB2#
Jello working for the choke.
Diesel can't escape the position.
#T11#
Jello tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
Jello looking to hold on to the position here but Diesel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel 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.#T12#
Diesel controls Jello momentarily but Jello frees himself.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Jello from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (15) Jello#T13#
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Jello working a defensive guard here.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T14#
Jello is still trying to improve position.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Jello is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 15 to 6.
A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Andersson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andersson is working away from the top position though.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel 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.#SUB#
Andersson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Andersson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Diesel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Andersson's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Andersson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Andersson is keeping the position.
Andersson wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
#T2##SUB#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Andersson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andersson is not content to let Diesel control the position.#T3#
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (9) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Andersson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Andersson won't let him.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Andersson keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Andersson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
Andersson has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Andersson working for the choke.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Andersson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Andersson let's go of the attempt for now.#T5#
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Diesel turns into Andersson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (9) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andersson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T6##SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Andersson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Andersson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Andersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Andersson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Diesel has passed into half guard!
#T7##SUB#
Andersson actively working from the bottom here.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (9) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel wants to control the action but instead Andersson gets a body lock and reverses into Diesel's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (11) vs (7) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T8#
Diesel is controlling Andersson's posture.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up. #SUB#
Andersson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andersson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Andersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (11) vs (9) Diesel#T9##SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Diesel is pushing down on Andersson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersson is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Andersson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (15) vs (9) Diesel#T10##SUB#
Andersson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Andersson is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andersson's arms.
Diesel breaks Andersson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (15) vs (11) Diesel
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Andersson pushes a forearm under Diesel's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diesel is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 22 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kakuto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diesel was covering up waiting for the punch and Kakuto finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Kakuto#SUB#
Kakuto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diesel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kakuto is looking to defend but Diesel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kakuto! Diesel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kakuto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Ziyaeddin vs Diesel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 8 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Patrick Alders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diesel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ziyaeddin avoids it really well and circles away.
Diesel dives in for a single leg takedown but Ziyaeddin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amir Ziyaeddin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ziyaeddin but Ziyaeddin pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Ziyaeddin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ziyaeddin (4) vs (0) Diesel
Ziyaeddin controls the position.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ziyaeddin is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diesel's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
Ziyaeddin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T2#
Diesel is trying to control Ziyaeddin's posture but Ziyaeddin avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Ziyaeddin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ziyaeddin trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ziyaeddin tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T4#
Ziyaeddin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ziyaeddin is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Diesel trying to remain calm as Ziyaeddin controls from the top position.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ziyaeddin taking a breather here.
Diesel tries to bench press Ziyaeddin off him but Ziyaeddin keeps the position.
Ziyaeddin wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is looking to regain half guard here but Ziyaeddin keeps moving and retains side control. #T6#
Ziyaeddin trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel 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.
Ziyaeddin working away.
Ziyaeddin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Ziyaeddin tries for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face as Ziyaeddin controls the position.
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Ziyaeddin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diesel is not content to let Ziyaeddin control the position. #T9#
Ziyaeddin working away.
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Ziyaeddin is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel wants to control but Ziyaeddin is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Ziyaeddin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Ziyaeddin is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ziyaeddin pulls his head out easily. #T12#
Ziyaeddin is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ziyaeddin is controlling the pace.
Ziyaeddin works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ziyaeddin (7) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (7) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Ziyaeddin is working away. #T13##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ziyaeddin defends it well.
Ziyaeddin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ziyaeddin (11) vs (2) Diesel
Ziyaeddin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Ziyaeddin gets his hands free.
Ziyaeddin biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Diesel just looking to survive in the bad position.
Ziyaeddin 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.
Ziyaeddin trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ziyaeddin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ziyaeddin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ziyaeddin takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Amir Ziyaeddin retains his light heavyweight title!
Amir Ziyaeddin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
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 28 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 14 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva Jr but Silva Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diesel has a takedown stuffed.
Silva Jr with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diesel napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr controls the position from side control.
Silva Jr tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Silva Jr controls the position.
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.
Diesel is trying to control Silva Jr's posture but Silva Jr avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Diesel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Silva Jr
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel just holding on.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Silva Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Silva Jr controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a submission but Diesel is keeping him at bay. #T5#
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
Diesel holds on to Silva Jr around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Silva Jr looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.#T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Silva Jr looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Silva Jr.
Silva Jr controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Silva Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Silva Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Silva Jr has hold of Diesel's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Diesel manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T9#
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel regains half guard.#T10#
Silva Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diesel trying to hold on to Silva Jr's head to control him but Silva Jr postures up.
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #T11#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr slows the pace down in half guard.
Silva Jr wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Silva Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control but Silva Jr postures up.
Still in half guard, Silva Jr seems content to control.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T13##SUB2#
Silva Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.
Diesel won't allow Silva Jr to pass to mount.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Silva Jr content to control rather than advance.
Silva Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (9) Silva Jr
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva Jr content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silva Jr wins on points by 9 to 0.
Rich Silva Jr is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Rich Silva Jr, 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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Event:
CWC 305 - Las Vegas
Date: May 22, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 23 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hirsch goes for a double leg but Diesel avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Diesel continues to drive forward.
Diesel is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Diesel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hirsch (0) vs (2) Diesel
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is keen to just control but Hirsch is a slippery customer.
Hirsch won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Hirsch is positioning himself well to prevent Diesel advancing to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hirsch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.#SUB#
Hirsch is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel stays in close to Hirsch's body and controls the position. #T1#
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Hirsch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirsch trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Hirsch is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (0) vs (5) Diesel
Hirsch struggling a bit here.
Hirsch 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Diesel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch trying to remain calm as Diesel controls from the top position.#T3#
Hirsch manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hirsch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hirsch is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Hirsch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel has control of Hirsch's left arm, preventing Hirsch from doing any damage.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Diesel controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass. #T5#
Hirsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hirsch is stalling in the full guard.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T6##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hirsch manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (7) Diesel
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
Hirsch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diesel pushing down on Hirsch's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel is pushing down on Hirsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hirsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T8#
Hirsch trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Hirsch is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hirsch! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (10) Diesel
Hirsch tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hirsch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel wants to take his opponent's back but Hirsch doesn't allow it.
Hirsch keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hirsch tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel wants to take Hirsch's back here but Hirsch is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hirsch has a hand on Diesel's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Diesel takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (2) vs (13) Diesel#T10#
Hirsch tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Hirsch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hirsch tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Hirsch tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel trying to control but Hirsch is having none of it. #T11##SUB2#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (4) vs (13) Diesel
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a triangle here but Hirsch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (7) vs (13) Diesel#T12#
A lull in the action here.#T13#
Diesel is trying to improve his position.
Well,Hirsch is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Hirsch controlling the position.
Hirsch trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Diesel manages to get back to half guard.#T14#
Diesel trying to control but Hirsch postures up.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Hirsch is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 13 to 7.
Kurt Diesel is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diesel.
Diesel doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Brown just content to control the position.
Brown 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Diesel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Brown's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T1#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.#SUB2#
Diesel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
Brown trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Diesel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brown uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (0) Diesel
Brown trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Diesel 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.#T3#
Brown just content to control the position.
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (9) vs (0) Diesel
Brown trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T4#
Diesel reaches up to try and control the position but Brown seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diesel rolls and tries to escape and now Brown has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (0) Diesel#SUB#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Diesel trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.#T5#
Brown trying to control.#SUB#
Brown looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown not allowing Diesel to control his hands. #T6##SUB#
Brown looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diesel is controlling Brown 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (5) Diesel
Diesel working away.#T7#
Brown is not content to let Diesel control the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
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The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T8#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (12) vs (7) Diesel
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown holds of for dear life.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Diesel tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (10) Diesel
Diesel staying calm.#T11#
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Diesel working away.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Diesel wants to control for a moment but Brown uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Diesel wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T12##SUB2#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diesel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diesel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Brown is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kurt Diesel!
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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Event:
CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light 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; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diesel.
Dalton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.
And Dalton tries to counter it with a takedown but Diesel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dalton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.#TD2#
Dalton 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: Diesel (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it. #T1#
Dalton passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Dalton
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Dalton moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diesel wants to control but Dalton postures up.#T2#
Diesel is being controlled here.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton taking a breather here.
Dalton trying to control the position but Diesel is working away. #T3#
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton controls the position.
Diesel is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton takes a little break here. Diesel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton slows the pace down.
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T5#
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Dalton dominates the positioning.
Dalton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dalton is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Diesel will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dalton trying to control the position but Diesel is working away.
Dalton controls the position.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dalton's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T6#
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Dalton passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dalton is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Dalton 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.
Diesel wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7##SUB#
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton content just to control the position here.
Dalton moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Dalton
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T8#
Dalton trying to control momentarily.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Good control from Dalton.
Diesel wants to control his opponent's hands but Dalton gets his hands free.
Dalton is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel manages to buck him off and is now in Dalton's guard! Nice work there by Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Dalton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dalton looking to control.
Dalton has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton tries to improve position but can't. #T10#
Diesel gets to mount! Dalton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (7) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton is trying to escape the mount.
Dalton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dalton tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Diesel wants to take Dalton's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T11#
Dalton is desperately trying to improve his position but Diesel has a good base and remains in mount.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (10) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Dalton tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diesel has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Dalton is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 20 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Average looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Average
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 actively working from the bottom here.
Average passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Average
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1#
Average fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (5) Average
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Average lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (7) Average
Diesel looking to control.
Average looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Diesel has his foot on Average's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Average works his way back into a safe position though.
Average trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Average wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Average wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Average controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Average trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Average is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel has control of Average's left arm, preventing Average from doing any damage.
Average pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Average trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Average is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Average is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diesel defends it well.
Average seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Average stalling away here and it's allowed Diesel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Average wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Average advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Average is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average. #SUB2#
Average is trying to work for a kimura but Diesel is defending well.
#T6#
Diesel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Average jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (10) Average
Average wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Average moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (2) vs (12) Average
Average looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Average is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T7#
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Average avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Average sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Average goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (12) Average
Diesel postures up.
Our spies down at at kill or be killed F boring Fights inform us that Average has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T8#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Average had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Average lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (14) Average
Average wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T9#
Average advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Average is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Average trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Average is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Average postures up.
#T10#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Average wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Average advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (4) vs (17) Average
Diesel struggling a bit here.
Diesel tries to buck Average off but Average is having none of it.#T11##SUB2#
Average tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Average has control of an arm but Diesel manages to advance to Average's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (17) Average
Average is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Diesel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diesel not allowing Average to control his hands. #T12#
Diesel tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Average's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Diesel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Diesel gets his hands free as Average looks to control. #T13#
Average staying busy and making it hard for Diesel to control. #SUB#
Diesel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diesel is trying to stick to Average's back but Average is turning into Diesel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diesel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Average. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (19) Average#SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Average drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diesel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Average has Diesel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (19) Average#SUB2#
Diesel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Average to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diesel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Average pulls down on the head and he's put Diesel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Average!
A very excited looking Joe Average 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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Event:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bangsit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bangsit wants it to stay on the feet.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.
Bangsit leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bangsit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Diesel fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bangsit but Bangsit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bangsit with the counter takedown but Diesel avoids it easily.
Diesel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bangsit's waist but Bangsit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diesel off to one side.
Diesel misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Bangsit counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Bangsit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Bangsit's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bangsit defends well.#T1#
Bangsit trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bangsit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel pulls Bangsit in close to his closed guard and prevents Bangsit from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bangsit looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Bangsit#T2#
Bangsit 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.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.
Bangsit pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Bangsit looking for a sweep. Not yet Bangsit, not yet.
Bangsit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Bangsit trying to control the position.
Diesel pushes down on Bangsit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working. #T4#
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel wants to control but Bangsit is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bangsit has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura but Bangsit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Diesel to get the leverage. #T5#
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Bangsit preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bangsit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit is trying to control but can't.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bangsit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T6#
Bangsit is trying to control but Diesel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Bangsit
Diesel looking to take Bangsit's back but Bangsit rolls and after a scramble, Bangsit ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Bangsit to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (5) vs (4) Bangsit
Bangsit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Bangsit controlling from the top position. #T7#
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a triangle but Bangsit pushes his legs off easily.
Bangsit passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bangsit is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Bangsit wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Bangsit seems content to control.#T8#
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Bangsit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (7) Bangsit
Bangsit wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it.
Bangsit controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Bangsit looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Bangsit controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Bangsit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel stops Bangsit from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T11#
Bangsit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bangsit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bangsit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T12#
Diesel tries to hold on but Bangsit postures up.
Diesel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bangsit looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Diesel tries to improve his position but Bangsit has taken his back! Bangsit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Diesel tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bangsit pushes Diesel away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Bangsit! |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 22 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest darts in and clinches Diesel up against the cage.
Priest has Diesel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diesel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Priest gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Priest
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.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #SUB#
Diesel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Priest is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Diesel tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control here.
#T2#
Priest stalling. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
It looks like Priest 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.
Diesel trying to hold on to Priest's head to control him but Priest postures up.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Priest from advancing position.
Priest is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.
Priest is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priest passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Priest
Priest slows the pace down.
A control attempt from Diesel but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (7) Priest#T5#
Diesel tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB2#
Priest is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diesel to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diesel shrugs it off.
Priest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Priest gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Priest has a good base and remains in mount.
Priest trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Priest fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Diesel tries to hold on but Priest pushes him away.
Priest controlling from mount.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Priest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel 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.
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Priest advancing to mount.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priest tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it. #T8#
Priest wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Priest prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Priest is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Diesel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priest pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Priest moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (10) Priest
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Priest advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (12) Priest
Priest manages to capitalize on a mistake by Diesel to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (15) Priest
Diesel can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Priest controlling the positon.
Priest is trying to control but Diesel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T10#
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (15) Priest
Priest pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Priest not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Priest keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Priest is adopting a defensive guard.#T11#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priest manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (17) Priest
Priest stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Priest controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T12#
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priest is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priest prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T13#
Priest with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Priest perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diesel is not content to let Priest control the position.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Diesel defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Diesel wants to control but Priest is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Priest is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.
Priest seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel tries to roll over but Priest keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Priest wins on points by 17 to 2.
Judas Priest is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Judas Priest 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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Event:
CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Petersen is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Petersen
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
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.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Petersen trying to control the position.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petersen wants to sweep but Diesel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#T3#
Petersen is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Petersen
Diesel wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy.
Diesel working away.
Petersen looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (10) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Petersen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg. #T4##SUB2#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel postures up.
Petersen is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Petersen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Petersen 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: Diesel (10) vs (4) Petersen
Diesel tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Petersen is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Diesel tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen controlling the pace.
Petersen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Petersen seems content to control.
Petersen is looking to stall here but Diesel recovers full guard.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T8#
Petersen trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petersen controls the pace.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
#T9#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Petersen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Petersen wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Petersen won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Petersen stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel is trying to keep Petersen in close.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Petersen 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.#T11#
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (12) vs (4) Petersen
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (15) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen wants to control but Diesel postures up.#T12#
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Petersen! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (17) vs (4) Petersen
Diesel avoids the attempt from Petersen to control.
Petersen gets back to half guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Petersen is working away.
Well,Diesel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Petersen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Petersen.
Petersen has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.#T13#
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Petersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (17) vs (6) Petersen
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petersen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (19) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen 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: Diesel (19) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T14#
Petersen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (19) vs (11) Petersen
Petersen controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 19 to 11.
Kurt Diesel retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Kakuto vs Diesel
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Diesel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Diesel
Kakuto wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel 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.
Diesel struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Kakuto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kakuto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Kakuto trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto postures up.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is trying to work for a sweep but Kakuto has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (6) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Kakuto controlling his opponent.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.#T4#
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Kakuto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kakuto looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T5#
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel can't escape the position.
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Diesel just holding on.
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakuto won't allow Diesel to sweep him here. #T7##SUB2#
Diesel working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling well.
Diesel wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy.
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done. #T8#
Diesel 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: Kakuto (6) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kakuto 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (2) Diesel
Kakuto postures up.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (4) Diesel#T9#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel is trying to control the position but Kakuto postures up.
Diesel is pulling down on Kakuto's head. It's preventing any offense from Kakuto, at least for the moment.
Kakuto trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (6) Diesel
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom. #T11#
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Diesel has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.#T12#
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Diesel is not content to let Kakuto control the position.#T13#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
Kakuto is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kakuto is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel is pressing down on Kakuto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14##SUB2#
Kakuto is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Diesel has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Kakuto is looking to defend but Diesel has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Kakuto! Diesel pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Kakuto taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel is the new light heavyweight champion!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Tsuyoi Kakuto had this to say: 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 18 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Average shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Diesel
Average slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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?
Average controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Average engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Diesel is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
Average is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Average sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Average's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (2) Diesel
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Average holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel trying to control but Average is working from the bottom. #T3#
Average is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Average keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Average has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T5#
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel prevents Average from improving his position.#SUB2#
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Average defends the submission attempt.
Average gets full guard.#T6#
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Average trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
#T7##SUB2#
Average is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #T8#
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average wants to sweep but no luck.
Average trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Average is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving. #T9#
Diesel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (5) Diesel
Average is looking to reverse the position.
Average trying to control but Diesel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (2) vs (8) Diesel
Average controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. #T10#
Diesel not allowing Average to control his hands.
Average is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Diesel is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Average tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Average defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diesel's arms. #SUB2#
Average fending off the submission attempt from Diesel.
Diesel is not going to allow Average to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
What can Average do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Average trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Will Diesel go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Diesel gets his hands free as Average looks to control.
Diesel has the hooks in. Average is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (4) vs (8) Diesel
Average trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average stays in close to Diesel's body and controls the position.
Diesel wants to control the position but Average says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Average is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 4.
Our winner, Kurt Diesel, 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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Event:
CWC 296 - Morrison Jr vs Boaz
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Eliza Hachem.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diesel sprawls well. Diesel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dalton gets slowly back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalton has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Diesel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pacer Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Diesel. No joy for Dalton on that attempt.
Kurt Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Diesel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dalton swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Dalton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Dalton
Dalton wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton not doing much here.
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Dalton is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Dalton is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Dalton sits in half guard.
Dalton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dalton wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Dalton controlling the action here.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton is taking a breather. Diesel 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.#T2#
Diesel trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Dalton is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Dalton
Diesel 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.
Dalton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel won't allow Dalton to pass to mount.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Dalton trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Dalton is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton controlling the action here. #T4#
Dalton passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Dalton
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Dalton controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Dalton wants to take Diesel's back here but Diesel is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Dalton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Dalton controlling from the full mount.
Dalton looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Diesel regains half guard.
Dalton uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (11) Dalton
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton fails to take his opponent's back. #T7#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel is working to get back to half guard.
Dalton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Diesel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dalton wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel wants to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Diesel wants to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Dalton isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diesel reaches up and holds on to Dalton to control the position.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Dalton with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Dalton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Dalton fails to move to back control. #T11#
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton controlling from mount.
Dalton tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Diesel regains half guard.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Dalton sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dalton paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
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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Event:
CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 18 losses; Dick Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Diaz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Diesel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dick Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.#CL#
Diesel gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Diaz jumps into guard, dragging Diesel to the mat.
Diaz controlling the position.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diaz trying to control the position here. #T2#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diaz wants to control the position but Diesel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diesel is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diaz moves into full guard.
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Diesel pushing down on Diaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diaz holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Diaz trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diaz looking to control.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T7#
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz 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.
Diesel trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is controlling Diesel's posture.
Diaz wants to control the position but Diesel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Diesel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (3) Diesel
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Diaz trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diaz (0) vs (5) Diesel
Diaz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diaz wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diaz is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Diaz wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diaz is looking to escape.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now. #T11#
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Diaz is adopting a defensive guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diaz looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Diesel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diaz sees it coming and defends easily.#T13#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard but Diesel has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diaz (0) vs (8) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diaz tries to buck Diesel off but Diesel is having none of it.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz is positioning himself well to prevent Diesel advancing to mount.
Diaz is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Diaz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diaz.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Kurt Diesel 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.
In defeat, Dick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll Slap you harder next time!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 4 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel slaps away a takedown attempt from Nickal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
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.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Nickal
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Diesel tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nickal has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Diesel tries to reverse the position but Nickal maintains control.
Nickal with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T3#
Diesel can't escape the position.
Nickal controlling his opponent.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel has given up his back here. Will Nickal look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Nickal#T4#
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Diesel tries to roll but Nickal sticks to his back.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nickal.
#T5#
Nickal not allowing Diesel to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Nickal's hands.
Nickal not allowing Diesel to control his hands. #T6#
Diesel is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nickal trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T7#
Diesel is controlling Nickal's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T8#
Diesel wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#T9#
Nickal content to control rather than advance.
Nickal prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nickal in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Nickal advancing to mount.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg. #T11#
Nickal uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (11) Nickal
Diesel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but Nickal isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Nickal controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nickal takes Diesel's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (14) Nickal
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
Nickal really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Nickal is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T14#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Nickal controls the position.
Nickal is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 14 to 0.
A victorious Bo Nickal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 293 - MacGowan vs Schultz
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Diesel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kincaid did well to prevent Diesel getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Kincaid#SUB#
Kincaid is defending against the submission attempts here by Diesel.
Kincaid wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kincaid trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Kincaid is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Kincaid looking for submissions off his back.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kincaid wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kincaid wants to get back to full guard.
Diesel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.#T3#
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kincaid is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Kincaid is defending the position. #SUB2#
Kincaid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Kincaid looking for a kimura from the bottom but Diesel passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Kincaid
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I wouldn't like to be where Kincaid is right now. #T5#
Kincaid is being controlled here.
Kincaid sneaks back into half guard.
Kincaid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kincaid.
Kincaid working a defensive guard here.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kincaid trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Kincaid regains full guard. Nicely done. #T6##SUB2#
Kincaid 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. #SUB2#
Kincaid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Kincaid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7##SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a triangle here but Diesel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel working away.
Diesel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kincaid trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (10) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kincaid tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kincaid really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T8#
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Kincaid regains half guard.
Diesel stalling.
Kincaid is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (13) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Kincaid is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kincaid is looking to get back to full guard here but Diesel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (0) Kincaid
A lull in the action here.
Diesel working away.#T10#
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kincaid keeps working.
Kincaid trying his best to control but Diesel has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (18) vs (0) Kincaid
Kincaid regains half guard.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (21) vs (0) Kincaid
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.#T11#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Kincaid to control.
Diesel mounts Kincaid! Really nice guard pass there!
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Diesel looking to secure an arm triangle but Kincaid defends it well.
Diesel controlling from mount. #T12#
Kincaid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel trying to control but Kincaid is having none of it.
Kincaid wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.#T13#
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kincaid is looking to escape.
Kincaid tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kincaid is just holding on here. Diesel manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (24) vs (0) Kincaid
Diesel is hanging on to Kincaid's back as he tries to escape.
#T14#
Diesel biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel keeps control of the position as Kincaid tries to break free.
Kincaid looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diesel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 24 to 0.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Andreev clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Diesel lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Diesel#SUB2#
Diesel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Andreev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions off his back.
Andreev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Andreev is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Andreev is trying to control but can't.
Andreev won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Andreev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Diesel controlling the pace.
Andreev has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Andreev reverses the position - he's now on top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Diesel looking to control.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Andreev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Andreev trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Andreev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Andreev trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Andreev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Andreev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T5#
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Andreev forces his way into half guard.
Andreev is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diesel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diesel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andreev (2) vs (6) Diesel
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Diesel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T7#
Andreev looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Andreev (2) vs (8) Diesel
Andreev wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Andreev is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Andreev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Diesel tries to control but Andreev wriggling away.
Andreev working to try and regain half guard.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T10#
Andreev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel prevents Andreev from getting the reversal.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andreev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Andreev is holding on tight.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.#T12#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Andreev is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Andreev is squirming around, avoiding Diesel's attempts to control the action.
Well,Andreev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Andreev regains half guard.
Andreev is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andreev avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Andreev tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (11) Diesel
Andreev tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Andreev is working to get back to half guard.
Andreev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andreev is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (14) Diesel#T14##SUB2#
Diesel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Diesel working for a guillotine from mount but Andreev is in no mood to give up.
Andreev is trying to escape the mount.
Andreev has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Andreev (2) vs (17) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev just trying to survive but Diesel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 17 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merel tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Merel moves into the clinch successfully.
Merel wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Diesel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Merel
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.#T1#
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
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.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Diesel is pushing down on Merel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merel is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Diesel won't allow Merel to sweep him here.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merel controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T4#
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Diesel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Merel#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diesel regains half guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Merel wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T6#
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Merel from advancing position.
Merel prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Merel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T7#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T8#
Diesel pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Merel looking for a submission but Diesel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #T9#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Merel wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Merel
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Merel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.#T11#
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Merel
Merel wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel is looking to advance position but Diesel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (6) Merel#T12#
Diesel tries to control but Merel wriggling away.
Diesel looking to take Merel's back but Merel rolls and after a scramble, Merel ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Merel to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (8) Merel#SUB2#
Merel 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: Diesel (10) vs (8) Merel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel controlling the position.
Merel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Merel keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Diesel passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 30 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Schultz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diesel (0) vs (4) Schultz
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel is not content to let Schultz control the position.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Diesel is looking to regain half guard here but Schultz keeps moving and retains side control.
Schultz slows the pace down.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom here.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount. #T2#
Schultz working away.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
Schultz tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Diesel stops Schultz from passing to mount.
Schultz controlling the position from side mount. #T3#
Diesel tries to bench press Schultz off him but Schultz keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schultz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Diesel tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Schultz easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (6) Schultz#T4#
Diesel tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Diesel reaches up to try and control the position but Schultz seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Diesel rolls and tries to escape and now Schultz has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (9) Schultz
A bit of a pause in the action here. Schultz controlling the positon.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Schultz biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
Diesel tries to escape but Schultz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
What can Diesel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Diesel tries to escape the position.
#T6#
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Schultz.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schultz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Diesel trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Schultz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T7#
Diesel turns into Schultz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (9) Schultz
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schultz pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diesel trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Diesel is fighting to break Schultz's control of his arms but Schultz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard. #T9#
Schultz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Schultz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Schultz#T10#
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Schultz content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Diesel is positioning himself well to prevent Schultz advancing to mount.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Schultz is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Schultz controlling the pace.
It looks like Schultz 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.#T13#
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard.
Schultz not doing much here.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working. #T14#
Schultz controlling the pace.
Schultz is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 13 to 2.
Mike Schultz made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 289 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mazzini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diesel did well to prevent Mazzini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Diesel
Mazzini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mazzini is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Mazzini wants to advance to full mount but Diesel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (2) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Mazzini being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mazzini is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (4) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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?
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel pulls Mazzini in to control the position.
Mazzini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mazzini 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: Mazzini (4) vs (4) Diesel#SUB#
Mazzini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Mazzini.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Mazzini is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (4) vs (7) 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.#T5#
Diesel prevents Mazzini from getting the reversal.
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Diesel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T6#
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mazzini to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Mazzini (4) vs (10) Diesel
Diesel controls the action.
Mazzini can't escape the position.
#T7##SUB2#
Diesel is looking for the choke from the back position but Mazzini is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diesel controlling the positon.
Mazzini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diesel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Diesel controls the action.
Well, with Diesel on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Mazzini is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Diesel doesn't have the hooks in and Mazzini manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (6) vs (10) Diesel
Diesel is controlling Mazzini's posture.
Mazzini has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini advances to half guard.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #T10#
Diesel moves into full guard.
Mazzini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Mazzini trying to control the pace.
Diesel is not content to let Mazzini control the position.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T11#
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Mazzini has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Mazzini seems content to control.
Diesel trying to hold on to Mazzini's head to control him but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini moves into full mount! Diesel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (9) vs (10) Diesel
Mazzini wants to control the action but instead Diesel gets a body lock and reverses into Mazzini's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (9) vs (12) Diesel
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Mazzini wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzini manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mazzini (11) vs (12) Diesel
Mazzini preventing the sweep.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet. #T13#
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Mazzini is pushing down on Diesel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diesel is fighting to maintain full guard but Mazzini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is staying active underneath Mazzini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Mazzini from advancing position.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 12 to 11.
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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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Diesel scores with a takedown into Ramos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Ramos#SUB2#
Diesel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Ramos to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Diesel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Ramos pulls down on the head and he's put Diesel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hector Ramos!
A relieved looking Hector Ramos 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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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schultz slaps away a takedown attempt from Diesel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schultz feints the counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diesel darts in looking for a takedown but Schultz gets double underhooks and turns Diesel into the cage.
Diesel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schultz is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel goes for a takedown attempt but Schultz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Schultz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Schultz is in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Schultz
Diesel keeping full guard, as Schultz tries to pass.
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schultz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Schultz#T1#
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz is controlling Diesel's posture.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Schultz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.
Schultz tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel is stalling here. Schultz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Diesel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schultz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (6) Schultz#T3##SUB2#
Schultz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diesel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diesel is trying to escape the position but Schultz is controlling the position.
Diesel tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Diesel is letting Schultz control him for a moment. #T4#
Diesel tries to buck Schultz off but Schultz is having none of it.
Diesel seems a little lost for a moment, as Schultz dominates the positioning.
Diesel wants to control but Schultz postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz trying to control the pace. #T5#
Diesel is looking to control Schultz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diesel avoid being mounted?
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schultz in particular looking to stall.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Schultz has control of the leg.
Schultz controlling the action here. #T7#
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Well, if Schultz 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.
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Schultz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schultz is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T9#
Diesel looking to control.
Schultz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Diesel has an active guard here but Schultz has managed to pass into half guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Schultz stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Schultz 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.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Schultz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schultz not doing much here.
Schultz is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Diesel moves into full guard.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Schultz 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.
Schultz looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Schultz trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Schultz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T13#
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Schultz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Diesel trying to control but Schultz postures up.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Still in half guard, Schultz seems content to control.#T14#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Diesel is not content to let Schultz control the position.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Let's hope that Schultz 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 6 to 2.
Mike Schultz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tetsuo wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
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.
Diesel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel shoots in looking for a takedown but Tetsuo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diesel's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tetsuo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diesel somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diesel.
Diesel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tetsuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tetsuo as he avoids it easily.
Tetsuo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Tetsuo counters by moving into the clinch.
Tetsuo tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Diesel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Tetsuo lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Tetsuo#T1#
Tetsuo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo being controlled here momentarily.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Tetsuo is stalling in the full guard.
Diesel has control of Tetsuo's left arm, preventing Tetsuo from doing any damage.
Tetsuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Tetsuo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
Diesel is controlling Tetsuo's posture.
Tetsuo tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Tetsuo
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.
Diesel trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Tetsuo is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Tetsuo being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom. #T5#
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tetsuo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Tetsuo
Diesel is trying to control the position but Tetsuo postures up.
Diesel pulls Tetsuo in to control the position. #T6#
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Tetsuo tries to pass.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Tetsuo
Tetsuo controlling Diesel's posture. #T7#
Tetsuo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Tetsuo
Tetsuo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Diesel is trying to hold Tetsuo in close to prevent damage but Tetsuo has managed to pass into half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Tetsuo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel gets full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there. #T9#
Tetsuo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Diesel wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T10#
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Tetsuo prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T11##SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tetsuo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tetsuo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tetsuo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (6) Tetsuo
Diesel trying to control.
Tetsuo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12##SUB#
Diesel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tetsuo turns into him and now he's in Diesel's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (8) Tetsuo#SUB#
Tetsuo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tetsuo has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
Tetsuo wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#T13#
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Tetsuo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tetsuo content to stall in guard here.
Diesel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tetsuo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tetsuo in particular looking to stall.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tetsuo not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is staying active underneath Tetsuo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Diesel gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Diesel takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Jurgen Tetsuo had this to say: 'I Want a Rematch As soon as tomorrow'. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Saric moves into the clinch.
Saric 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.#TD2#
Diesel has picked Saric up - he's going for a ride! Diesel dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (0) vs (2) Diesel
Saric moves into full guard.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric 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: Saric (2) vs (2) Diesel
Saric is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Saric trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Saric perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel is not content to let Saric control the position.
Saric stalling.
Diesel trying to control but Saric postures up.
Diesel gets back to full guard.
Diesel 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.
Diesel is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture. #T2#
Saric wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
Saric trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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?#T3#
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Saric is stalling in the full guard.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Saric sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Diesel's guard. #T4#
Diesel trying to hold on to Saric's head to control him but Saric postures up.
Saric moves into full mount! Diesel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (5) vs (2) Diesel
Saric looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel 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: Saric (5) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saric trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (7) vs (4) Diesel
Saric wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Saric looking to pass the guard.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Saric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Saric trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T6#
Saric tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Saric sits in half guard.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well. #SUB#
Saric is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diesel sees it coming and defends easily.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Saric trying to control from half guard but Diesel is working away.
Saric passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (10) vs (4) Diesel
Saric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Diesel prevents Saric from taking his back.#T8#
Diesel tries to hold on but Saric postures up.
Saric wants to take Diesel's back but he can't do it this time.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saric controlling from the full mount.
Saric tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Saric takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T9#
Saric pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Saric tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Saric seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Diesel is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Saric goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diesel turns into him and now he's in Saric's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (10) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric looking to control.
Diesel trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage. #T10#
Diesel postures up.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saric 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: Saric (12) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel is in trouble now - Saric has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (15) vs (6) Diesel
Saric wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Saric trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Saric is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saric prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Saric tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Saric fails to move to back control.
Saric trying to control but Diesel is having none of it. #T12#
Saric is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diesel wants to hold on but Saric pushes him away.
Diesel slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saric moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (18) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (20) vs (6) Diesel
Saric wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Saric controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Saric has control of Diesel's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Diesel regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Saric has a good base and remains in mount.
Saric controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Saric is looking to work his way around to Diesel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saric is trying to take his opponent's back.
Diesel regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (23) vs (6) Diesel
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saric takes the fight on points by 23 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 249
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Declan shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Declan
Diesel is controlling Declan's posture.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Declan controlling from the top position.
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel trying to control here.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Declan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Declan#T2#
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape. #T3#
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Declan controlling from mount.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Declan controlling the pace for now.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Declan#T5#
Declan looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is just holding on here. Declan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Declan
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off. #T6#
Declan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Declan 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.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Declan is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Diesel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Declan's arms. #T7#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diesel is trying to break free.
Good control from Declan.
Declan is continuing to stall.#T8#
Declan avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Declan controls the position.
Will Declan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Declan won't let him.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.#T9#
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Declan keeps control of the position.
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
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.
Let's hope that Declan 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.#T10#
Diesel prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
Declan controlling from the back.
The adventures of Declan the control monster continue. Boring.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Declan controls the action.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Declan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel turns into Declan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Declan
Declan wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.#T12#
Declan trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Declan
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Declan.
Diesel pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T14#
Diesel is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 13 to 2.
Aedan Declan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 244
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diesel shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Diesel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Diesel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Jones
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel gets full guard.
Jones trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T1#
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
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.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Jones wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #SUB#
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Diesel is trying to hold Jones in close to prevent damage but Jones has managed to pass into half guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Jones is stalling here. Diesel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jones seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diesel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Jones
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones gets back to half guard.#T4#
Jones wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones 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#
Jones has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Diesel escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Diesel! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (2) Jones
Diesel trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom. #T5#
Diesel controlling from side mount.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel taking a breather here.
Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Jones is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Diesel working away.#T7#
Jones is not content to let Diesel control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diesel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Jones trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.#T8#
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Diesel passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones 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.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Diesel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T11#
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Jones 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. #SUB2#
Jones 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.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #T12#
Jones tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Jones is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Diesel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (10) vs (2) Jones
Jones manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diesel trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (4) Jones
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Diesel trying to control the position.
Jones passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 25 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Schultz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Schultz
Diesel 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: Diesel (2) vs (2) Schultz
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Schultz tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
Diesel is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Diesel 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.
#T1##SUB#
Diesel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Diesel eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel is thwarting Schultz's attempts to control the position.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T2#
Schultz is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schultz avoid being mounted?
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Schultz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schultz is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up. #T3#
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schultz has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Diesel trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T6#
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Schultz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Schultz is defending well.
Diesel is taking a breather. Schultz 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.#SUB#
Diesel is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
#T9#
Schultz moves into full guard.
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.#T10#
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schultz's guard.
Diesel wants to control but Schultz is keeping him busy.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schultz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schultz is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture. #T12#
Schultz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz is controlling Diesel's posture.
Schultz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.#T13#
Diesel wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schultz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Schultz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Schultz
Diesel is staying tight to Schultz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schultz is looking to regain half guard here but Diesel keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 229
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Mazzini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diesel sprawls well initially but Mazzini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini controlling the action here.
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mazzini is trying to control the action in half guard but Diesel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Mazzini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Mazzini tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Mazzini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mazzini working for a guillotine from mount but Diesel is in no mood to give up. #T2#
Mazzini takes Diesel's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Mazzini
Diesel tries to roll but Mazzini sticks to his back.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Mazzini.
Diesel turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Mazzini
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
Mazzini is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Diesel passes Mazzini's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mazzini is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazzini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diesel.
Diesel prevents Mazzini from improving his position.#T4#
Mazzini is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (10) Mazzini#SUB#
Diesel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazzini stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.#T5#
Mazzini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mazzini preventing the sweep.
Diesel controlling Mazzini's posture. #T6#
Mazzini preventing the sweep.
Diesel trying to control the position.
Diesel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (10) Mazzini
Diesel stands and throws Mazzini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (10) Mazzini
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini tries to improve position but can't. #T7#
Mazzini is still trying to improve position.
Mazzini wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel takes a little break here. Mazzini wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mazzini tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Mazzini sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8#
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Mazzini gets back to full guard.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Mazzini is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.#T9#
Mazzini 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: Diesel (7) vs (12) Mazzini
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazzini is working away from the top position though.
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mazzini wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T10#
Mazzini is just content to waste time from the top position. Diesel takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mazzini trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel 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: Diesel (9) vs (12) Mazzini
Diesel is pressing down on Mazzini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mazzini is holding on for now.
Diesel wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy. #T11#
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is thwarting Mazzini's attempts to control the position.
Mazzini wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Mazzini wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Mazzini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (12) vs (12) Mazzini
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel is looking to work his way around to Mazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T14#
Diesel wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Mazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel trying to pass the guard but Mazzini defending well.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Diesel is heads and Mazzini is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Mazzini wins on points by 13 to 12.
A very excited looking Vito Mazzini 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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Event:
CWC 220
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel closes the distance and clinches up with Andreev, looking for a takedown. Diesel pushes Andreev against the cage but Andreev circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Andreev gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Andreev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Andreev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andreev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev controlling the action here.#T1##SUB#
Diesel is defending against the submission attempts here by Andreev.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andreev in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Diesel is staying active underneath Andreev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
Andreev controlling from the top position.
Diesel is pulling down on Andreev's head. It's preventing any offense from Andreev, at least for the moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Diesel 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.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev preventing the sweep.
Andreev looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Andreev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diesel holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andreev controls the pace.
Diesel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andreev advances to half guard.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Andreev content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Andreev tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Andreev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andreev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Andreev wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Andreev is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Andreev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Diesel reverses the position - he's now on top in Andreev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andreev keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel stays in close to Andreev's body and controls the position.
Andreev has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture. #T8#
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Andreev 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.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Andreev trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Andreev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Diesel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Andreev is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
#T10##SUB2#
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
Andreev controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diesel passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (5) Diesel#T11#
Andreev gets back to half guard.
Andreev gets full guard.#SUB#
Andreev is looking for a triangle here but Diesel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (8) Diesel
Andreev can't do much from the bottom here.
Andreev is trying to escape the position but Diesel is controlling the position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Andreev is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Diesel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Diesel prefers to stall for the moment though.#T12#
Diesel wants to control but Andreev is keeping him busy.
Andreev wants to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel staying calm.
Andreev struggling a bit here.
Andreev gets back to half guard.
Diesel is pressing down on Andreev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreev is holding on for now. #T13#
Andreev trying to control but Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Andreev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Andreev is in trouble now - Diesel has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (2) vs (11) Diesel
Andreev wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.#T14#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Andreev is squirming around nicely.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Andreev is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Andreev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel wants to control the pace but Andreev is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 11 to 2.
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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Event:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tetsuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diesel.
Tetsuo tries to counter by clinching up but Diesel breaks away and moves out of range.
Tetsuo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tetsuo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diesel.
Diesel has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Tetsuo moves into the clinch.
Tetsuo 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.
Jurgen Tetsuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.
Diesel is trying to drag Tetsuo to the mat but Tetsuo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Diesel wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tetsuo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Diesel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Tetsuo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tetsuo.
Tetsuo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diesel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Tetsuo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tetsuo (4) vs (0) Diesel#T1#
Diesel looking for a sweep but Tetsuo has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tetsuo (6) vs (0) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is looking to get to half guard.
Tetsuo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tetsuo prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Diesel manages to regain half guard. Good work.
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.#T2#
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Tetsuo stalling.
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Tetsuo slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Tetsuo is very close to passing his half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.#T4#
Diesel keeping hold of Tetsuo's head, controlling as best he can.
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Tetsuo controlling the action here. #T5#
Diesel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tetsuo is working away from the top position though.
Tetsuo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diesel is trying is best to control the position here.
Tetsuo is taking a breather. Diesel 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.
Tetsuo continues to stall.#T6#
Diesel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Tetsuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Tetsuo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T8#
Diesel is not content to let Tetsuo control the position.
Tetsuo content to control rather than advance.
Diesel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Tetsuo not doing much here.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Tetsuo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
Diesel is holding on to half guard well.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tetsuo seems content to control.#T11#
Diesel tries to roll over but Tetsuo keeps him under control.
Diesel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Diesel keeping control of the position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Tetsuo content to control rather than advance.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Diesel is looking to improve his position.
Tetsuo controlling the action here.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Tetsuo from advancing to side control.
Tetsuo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo takes the fight on points by 6 to 0.
Jurgen Tetsuo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, UnderGround Supplements for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in and drives through. El Toro sprawls well.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
El Toro gets a clinch.
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.#TD2#
El Toro jumps guard.
Our spies down at at AREA 51 inform us that El Toro has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
El Toro is pulling down on Diesel's head. It's preventing any offense from Diesel, at least for the moment.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
Diesel is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
El Toro has his hands on Diesel's head, controlling the position.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diesel 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. #T3#
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel is fighting to break El Toro's control of his arms but El Toro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
El Toro is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T6#
Diesel wants to pass to mount but El Toro is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but El Toro defends it.
El Toro is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
Diesel is thwarting El Toro's attempts to control the position.#T8#
El Toro has his hands clasped together around Diesel's back. He's all about the action.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
Diesel prevents El Toro from improving his position.#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now. #T11#
Still in half guard, Diesel seems content to control.
El Toro is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to control but El Toro is keeping him busy.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but El Toro defends it.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T12#
El Toro is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13#
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
El Toro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Diesel trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro is fighting to break Diesel's control of his arms but Diesel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
El Toro passes Diesel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
El Toro wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro wins on points by 2 to 0.
Galtero El Toro 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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Event:
CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Declan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.#TD#
Declan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Diesel wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
#T1#
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel is not content to let Declan control 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to control here.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Diesel is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel prevents Declan from moving into mount.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan controls the position from side control.#T3#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Declan wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Declan is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel controls the position for a moment.
Declan tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Declan slows the pace down.
Declan trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Declan taking a breather here.
Declan works to advance to full mount. Diesel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (0) Diesel
Declan can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T6#
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan controlling the action here.#T7#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan is looking to stall here but Diesel recovers full guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T8#
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (7) vs (2) Diesel
Declan has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (9) vs (2) Diesel
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Declan pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Declan 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.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Declan trying to advance position but Diesel counters by regaining guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T14#
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (9) vs (4) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel stands and throws Declan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (9) vs (7) Diesel
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 175: Ty vs Diesel
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 4 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diesel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ty
Diesel trying to control the position.
Ty looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Ty
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel won't allow Ty to sweep him here.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ty swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1##SUB2#
Ty has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Ty 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.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ty is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T3#
Diesel looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Ty
Diesel is trying to control the position but Ty postures up.
Ty slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (7) Ty
Diesel struggling a bit here.#T4#
Ty advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (2) vs (9) Ty
Diesel is trying to escape the mount.
Ty fails to advance to Diesel's back.
Diesel really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.#T5#
Ty wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it.
Ty trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Ty content just to control the position here.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Diesel is controlling an arm, preventing Ty from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T7#
Diesel is trying desperately to improve 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.
Ty controlling the pace for now.
Ty avoids the attempt from Diesel to control.#T8#
Ty tries to control but Diesel wriggling away.
Ty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ty tries to control but Diesel wriggling away. #T9#
Diesel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Ty has a good base and remains in mount.
Ty looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel wants to control but Ty is having none of it.
Ty wants to take his opponent's back but Diesel doesn't allow it. #T12#
Diesel can't escape the position.
Diesel is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Diesel gets back to half guard.#T13#
Diesel trying to control here.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
#T14#
Diesel won't allow Ty to pass to mount.
Diesel tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Diesel keeping control of the position.
Ty trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 9 to 2. Claudio Ty retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Claudio Ty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 166: Ribbler vs Savkov
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Casper Timmermans! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Timmermans moves into range and clinches up with Diesel.#TD#
Timmermans pulls Diesel into guard.
Timmermans is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Timmermans is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel won't allow Timmermans to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans managing to control the position.
Timmermans has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diesel trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom. #T1#
Timmermans controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Timmermans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #T2#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Diesel 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.
Timmermans being controlled here, momentarily.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass. #T3#
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Diesel trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Timmermans.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Timmermans keeps moving. #T4#
Timmermans is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timmermans's guard.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Diesel is trying to control. Timmermans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Timmermans is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Timmermans trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Timmermans wants to get back to full guard.
Timmermans keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T6#
Timmermans wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Timmermans trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is defending well.
Timmermans wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T7#
Timmermans trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Timmermans controlling the position well.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Timmermans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Timmermans actively working from the bottom here.
Diesel trying to control the action but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Diesel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel moves into full mount! Timmermans won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Timmermans (0) vs (3) Diesel
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Timmermans wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel looking to control but Timmermans is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Diesel fails to advance to Timmermans's back. #T10#
Timmermans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Timmermans to control.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Timmermans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Timmermans to control.#T11#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Timmermans is squirming around nicely.
Timmermans is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diesel tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Timmermans keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Timmermans is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T12#
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Diesel tries to control but Timmermans wriggling away.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel prevents Timmermans from getting the reversal.
Well,Timmermans is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diesel wants to take Timmermans's back here but Timmermans is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T13#
Diesel trying to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Diesel controlling the position easily from mount.
Timmermans 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: Timmermans (2) vs (3) Diesel
Diesel trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
#T14#
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Timmermans trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 3 to 2.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Mario Puzo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Diesel gets a double leg takedown into Puzo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puzo (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Puzo is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Puzo pulls Diesel in close to his closed guard and prevents Diesel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Puzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puzo is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puzo working a defensive guard but Diesel passes into half guard.
#T1#
Puzo is concentrating on defense, preventing Diesel from advancing position.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Puzo is controlling Diesel's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Puzo actively working from the bottom here.
Puzo wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Puzo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Puzo trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Puzo tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Puzo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Puzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diesel is thwarting Puzo's attempts to control the position.
Puzo is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Diesel wants to control but Puzo is keeping him busy.
Puzo tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Puzo is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Puzo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Puzo is trying to control but Diesel passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Puzo (0) vs (5) Diesel
Puzo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Diesel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Puzo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Puzo (0) vs (7) Diesel
Puzo is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Puzo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Puzo to control.#T5#
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puzo regains half guard.
Puzo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Puzo.
Puzo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diesel trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom.
Diesel slips nicely into half guard.#T6#
Diesel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Puzo (0) vs (10) Diesel
Puzo tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Puzo tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Puzo is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.#T7#
Puzo is controlling an arm, preventing Diesel from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Puzo wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Puzo is looking to escape.
Puzo regains half guard.#SUB#
Puzo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Puzo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Diesel is taking a breather. Puzo 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.
Puzo gets back to full guard.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Puzo trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Puzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Puzo working a defensive guard here.
Diesel trying to control but Puzo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puzo is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Puzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Puzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10##SUB#
Puzo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Puzo working a defensive guard here.
Puzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T11##SUB#
Puzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puzo is keeping the position for now.
Puzo pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Puzo looking to control.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puzo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Puzo looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Puzo is having none of it.
Puzo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puzo wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel trying to control from half guard but Puzo is working away.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Puzo is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Puzo is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Puzo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Puzo is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel controlling the pace. #T14#
Puzo tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Diesel controlling the action here.
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puzo keeps working.
Diesel is thwarting Puzo's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is taking a breather. Puzo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 10 to 0.
Kurt Diesel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 147: Pancake v Sakuraba 2
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; DJ Augustus !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Augustus looking to score a takedown here. Diesel is defending well but Augustus drives through and ends up in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Augustus #SUB2#
Augustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Augustus tries to pass.
Augustus trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Augustus
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Augustus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Diesel is now in half guard. #T1#
Augustus trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Augustus works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Augustus working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Augustus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Augustus has control of Diesel's left arm, preventing Diesel from doing any damage. #T2#
Augustus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Augustus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Augustus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel advances to half guard. #T3#
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Augustus ! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Diesel fails to move to back control.
Augustus 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.
Augustus 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.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Augustus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diesel controlling his opponent.
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Diesel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Augustus 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.
Diesel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (2) Augustus
Diesel avoids the attempt from Augustus to control.#T5#
Augustus is trying desperately to improve position.
Augustus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diesel controlling the pace for now.
Augustus is working to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Augustus gets back to half guard.
Diesel stalling. #SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back.
Augustus manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T7#
Augustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Augustus 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.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Augustus keeps moving.
Augustus is trying to keep Diesel in close.
#T8##SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diesel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (11) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus is looking to reverse the position.
Diesel trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Diesel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Augustus tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position. #T9#
Augustus looking for a sweep but Diesel has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (13) vs (2) Augustus
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Augustus wants to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Augustus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Augustus tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Diesel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant 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.
Diesel moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (16) vs (2) Augustus
Diesel trying to control.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Augustus .
Diesel controlling well, preventing Augustus from escaping the position.
Augustus trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Augustus is really stuck here.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T11#
Augustus staying busy and making it hard for Diesel to control.
Diesel biding his time, controlling Augustus .
Augustus wants to escape the position.
Augustus turns into Diesel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (16) vs (4) Augustus
Diesel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully. #T12#
Augustus stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Augustus pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel is trying to control but Augustus manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (16) vs (7) Augustus
Diesel wants to hold on but Augustus pushes him away.
Augustus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diesel tries to hold on but Augustus postures up.#T13##SUB2#
Augustus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Augustus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (18) vs (7) Augustus
Diesel controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Augustus looking for subs off his back but Diesel has passed one foot through into half guard.
Augustus is not content to let Diesel control the position.#T14##SUB2#
Augustus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Augustus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diesel pulls his head out easily.
Diesel is taking a breather. Augustus 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Augustus is defending well.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
CACC 142: Ribbler vs Gatsby
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 5 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lopez rushes Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Lopez gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Lopez#SUB2#
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez prevents Diesel from improving his position.#T1#
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Lopez wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position. #SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but Diesel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopez to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diesel is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Diesel trying to control from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diesel won't allow Lopez to pass to mount.
Diesel is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Lopez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Lopez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diesel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lopez. #T3#
Lopez wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Diesel defends it.
Lopez is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Lopez is stalling here. Diesel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lopez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diesel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (2) Lopez
Lopez seems a little lost for a moment, as Diesel dominates the positioning.#T4#
Diesel's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lopez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lopez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Diesel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Lopez#T5##SUB2#
Lopez is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lopez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Lopez let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Lopez 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, Diesel has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Lopez looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lopez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
#T6#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Lopez working for a choke but Diesel is defending well. #SUB2#
Lopez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Lopez looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lopez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lopez trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lopez.
Lopez keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
#T7##SUB2#
Lopez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Lopez let's go of the attempt 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#
Diesel showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Lopez is persistently looking for the submission but Diesel is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Lopez working for a choke but Diesel is defending well. #T8##SUB2#
Lopez looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diesel is controlling Lopez 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (6) vs (6) Lopez
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lopez's guard.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Diesel prevents Lopez from improving his position.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lopez trying to control here.
#T10#
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Diesel is pressing down on Lopez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lopez is holding on for now.
Diesel trying to control the pace. #T11#
Lopez trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lopez for as long as he can get away with.
Diesel continues to stall.#T12#
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Lopez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lopez defends it well.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T13#
Lopez wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Lopez defends it.
Diesel is looking to pass Lopez's guard but actually Lopez recovers to full guard.
Lopez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T14#
Diesel is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck.
Lopez trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Diesel controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lopez gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lopez wins on points by 7 to 6.
Martez Lopez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Shane MacGowan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
MacGowan slaps away a takedown attempt from Diesel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
MacGowan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by MacGowan. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: MacGowan (4) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel trying to remain calm as MacGowan controls from the top position.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.
MacGowan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: MacGowan (6) vs (0) Diesel#T1#
MacGowan prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
MacGowan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Diesel is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel is trying to reverse the position but instead MacGowan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: MacGowan (9) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
MacGowan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
MacGowan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Diesel just trying to survive but MacGowan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Diesel do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel is keeping busy.
#T4#
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by MacGowan.
MacGowan avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Diesel is in bad spot here.
#T5#
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
A bit of a pause in the action here. MacGowan controlling the positon.
MacGowan controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
MacGowan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Diesel can't escape the position.
#T7#
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Diesel's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
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.#T8##SUB#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T9#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - MacGowan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
MacGowan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Diesel is really stuck here.
Will MacGowan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Diesel trying to control the position but MacGowan manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
MacGowan biding his time, controlling Diesel. #T11#
MacGowan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for MacGowan.
#T12#
MacGowan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
MacGowan has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T13#
Diesel trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diesel trying to control the hands but MacGowan won't let him.
MacGowan is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off.
MacGowan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Diesel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
MacGowan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diesel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diesel for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacGowan keeps control of the position as Diesel tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
MacGowan takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Shane MacGowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 03, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 9 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Priest tries to score a body lock takedown but Diesel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Priest is trying to trip Diesel. He has hold of a leg but Diesel is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Priest persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Priest (2) vs (0) Diesel#SUB2#
Priest sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Diesel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Priest paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Diesel - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D1): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Jones
Jones trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Jones is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Diesel is staying active.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel passes into side control, despite Jones's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (0) Jones#T1#
Diesel trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Diesel moves into full mount! Jones won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (8) vs (0) Jones
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel controlling the action here. #T2#
Jones is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones controlling the position.
Diesel forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (4) Jones
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Jones looking to break Diesel's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Diesel remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jones will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Diesel is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Jones tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Jones trying to control momentarily.
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Jones keeps control of the position.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Diesel frees his head quite easily.
Diesel tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount. #T6#
Jones moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (7) Jones
Diesel tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Jones is looking for the choke from the back position but Diesel is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jones.
Diesel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T7#
Diesel is not content to let Jones control the position.
Well, if Jones 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.
Jones is thwarting Diesel's attempts to control the position.
Diesel tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Diesel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (12) vs (7) Jones#T8#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones is really stuck here.
Jones is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Jones tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Diesel has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Jones is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kurt Diesel!
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and MacGowan counters with a nice double leg into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) MacGowan
Diesel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diesel looking for a sweep. Not yet Diesel, not yet.
MacGowan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) MacGowan
Diesel tries to buck MacGowan off but MacGowan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGowan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
MacGowan tries to advance to mount but Diesel denies him.
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.
Diesel is trying to control MacGowan's posture but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan staying calm.#T2#
Diesel prevents MacGowan from improving position.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but MacGowan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
MacGowan controlling the position.
MacGowan gets to mount! Diesel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (0) vs (7) MacGowan#T3#
MacGowan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is just holding on here. MacGowan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (10) MacGowan
MacGowan has the hooks in. Diesel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
MacGowan controlling the position well here. Diesel rolled but MacGowan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Diesel can't escape the position.
MacGowan controls the position.
MacGowan tries to keep control of the position but Diesel is staying busy.#T5#
MacGowan has good solid back control here.
Diesel tries to escape but MacGowan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diesel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan controlling his opponent. #T7#
Diesel is looking to improve his position but MacGowan isn't that keen on the idea.
Diesel looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (13) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Diesel is doing well to defend. MacGowan seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Diesel is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shane MacGowan! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 4 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Diesel
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel is not content to let Declan control the position.#T1#
Declan is controlling the pace.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Declan is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan 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.#T2#
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Declan working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan 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.#T3##SUB#
Declan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Declan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel won't allow Declan to sweep him here. #SUB#
Declan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Declan 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.
Declan looking to control.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Declan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Declan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (5) Diesel
Declan is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Declan wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan gets back to half guard.
Declan is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Declan wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T6#
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel prevents Declan from getting the reversal.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Declan to control.
Declan is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Declan tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Declan tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Declan tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Declan tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel fails to move to back control.
Declan is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T9#
Declan can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel trying to control but Declan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel has control of Declan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Declan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Declan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (2) vs (11) Diesel#T10#
Diesel has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Declan is keeping busy.
Good control from Diesel.
You can see the frustration on Declan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Declan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Declan wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Declan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel prevents Declan from improving his position.#T12#
Declan is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Declan is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (14) Diesel
Declan is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Darius Henderson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Silverio clinches up against the cage.
Silverio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Silverio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Silverio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diesel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Diesel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silverio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Diesel gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Diesel
Silverio is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Silverio is trying is best to control the position here.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Silverio moves into full guard.
Silverio seems keen to control Diesel's posture.
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.#T2#
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silverio 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.
Diesel controlling from the top position.
Silverio is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture. #T3#
Silverio trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silverio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Silverio trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Diesel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silverio manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (2) vs (4) Diesel#T5#
Silverio is pulling down on Diesel's head to control his posture.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T6#
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully. #T7#
Silverio being controlled here, momentarily.
Diesel trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom. #T8#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silverio looking to control.
#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silverio holds on and takes a little breather.
Silverio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Diesel is pushing down on Silverio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silverio is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Silverio wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel content to control rather than advance.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Silverio's thigh. Silverio counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T11#
Diesel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silverio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silverio is controlling Diesel's posture.
Silverio controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T12#
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio is trying to control but can't.
Well,Silverio is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Diesel trying to advance position but Silverio counters by regaining guard. #T13#
Diesel being controlled here momentarily.
Silverio's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Silverio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T14#
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silverio is keeping the position for now.
Diesel stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (2) vs (7) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silverio tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 2.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ron Honeybunn and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel goes for a double leg but Ottke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ottke continues to drive forward.
Diesel looks for a takedown but Ottke sprawls well.
Ottke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Ottke counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ottke.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Diesel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diesel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ottke pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ottke displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diesel.
Diesel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ottke as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Ottke shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ottke showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Ottke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB2#
Ottke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ottke perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Ottke controlling the pace.
Ottke wants to advance to full mount but Diesel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T2#
Diesel keeping full guard, as Ottke tries to pass.
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ottke wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Ottke from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ottke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diesel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Diesel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ottke slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Ottke trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel is adopting a defensive guard.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Ottke trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ottke controls the pace.
Diesel is pulling down on Ottke's head. It's preventing any offense from Ottke, at least for the moment.
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Ottke trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel pulls Ottke in close to his closed guard and prevents Ottke from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (2) Ottke
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ottke 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.
Ottke looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Diesel is taking a breather. Ottke 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.
Ottke is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Ottke makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ottke.
Ottke keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Ottke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diesel postures up.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Ottke looking to control but Diesel passes into half guard.
Ottke trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Diesel takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Ottke tries to hold on but Diesel postures up.
Ottke has given up his back. Will we see Diesel going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (2) Ottke
Diesel gets his hands free as Ottke looks to control.
Ottke can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ottke has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T11#
Diesel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Ottke.
Ottke is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
Diesel is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Well,Diesel is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ottke trying to control the hands but Diesel won't let him.
Diesel has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ottke's body.
#T13#
Diesel is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position. #T14#
Diesel has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Diesel keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES CARD 3
Date: Aug 17, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Seppo Sepi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sepi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diesel.#CL2#
Sepi rushes Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#TD2#
Sepi is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Diesel can't fight it off and eventually Sepi manages to take the fight to the floor. Diesel looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Sepi
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sepi wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel wants to control but Sepi passes easily into half guard.
Sepi uses his free foot to push down on Diesel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diesel. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Sepi
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Sepi goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diesel turns into him and now he's in Sepi's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (5) Sepi
Sepi has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jorzi GYM. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Sepi is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepi is keeping the position for now.
Diesel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diesel content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Sepi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Sepi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Sepi 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.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sepi is keeping the position for now.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Sepi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Sepi 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.
Sepi trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Sepi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sepi is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Sepi is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Sepi tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Sepi wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Sepi is trying to get back to full guard.
Sepi trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Sepi won't allow it.
Sepi wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
#T6#
Diesel is looking to advance position but Sepi won't allow it.
Sepi trying to control from the bottom.
Sepi is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sepi trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Sepi gets full guard.
Diesel passes Sepi's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T7#
Diesel tries to pass to full mount but Sepi defends it.
Sepi tries to roll over but Diesel keeps him under control.
Sepi is trying to maintain the position but Diesel is very close to passing his half guard.
Sepi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Sepi trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Sepi looking for submissions off his back.
Diesel is thwarting Sepi's attempts to control the position.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Sepi is defending the position.
Sepi holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T9#
Sepi trying to control here.
Diesel wants to control but Sepi is keeping him busy.
Sepi is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sepi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sepi moves into full guard.
Sepi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Sepi throws his legs up looking for a submission but Diesel uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (5) vs (5) Sepi#T10#
Sepi tries to bench press Diesel off him but Diesel keeps the position.
Sepi trying to control but Diesel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (8) vs (5) Sepi
Sepi trying to control the position but Diesel manages to sink in the hooks.
Diesel controlling the position well here. Sepi rolled but Diesel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Sepi is trying to break free.
#T11#
Diesel controlling from the back.
Sepi tries to break free.
Sepi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Sepi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Diesel's arms.
Sepi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T12#
Diesel avoids the attempt from Sepi to control.
Diesel controlling from mount.
Diesel trying to control but Sepi is having none of it.
Sepi looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (11) vs (5) Sepi#T13#
Diesel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sepi doesn't escape.
Sepi trying to control the action but Diesel just sinks the hooks in.
Sepi can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Diesel looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Diesel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T14#
Sepi tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
Sepi is still trying to improve position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Diesel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sepi's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Diesel's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 11 to 5.
During a confident post fight interview, Kurt Diesel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 113
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Diesel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Toussaint is trying to defend but Diesel 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: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Diesel
Toussaint tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Toussaint tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diesel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Diesel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toussaint is looking to escape. #T1#
Toussaint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Diesel works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (0) vs (8) Diesel
Toussaint wants to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Diesel is trying to control but Toussaint is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T2#
Toussaint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toussaint reaches up to try and control the position but Diesel seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Toussaint rolls and tries to escape and now Diesel has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (0) vs (11) Diesel
Toussaint is in bad spot here.
Toussaint is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Toussaint tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toussaint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toussaint is looking to escape. #T3#
Toussaint is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toussaint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (0) vs (14) Diesel
Toussaint rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Toussaint tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Diesel has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (17) Diesel
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.
Diesel prevents Toussaint from getting the reversal.
Diesel tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Toussaint regains half guard.
Toussaint wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diesel wants to pass to mount but Toussaint is defending the position.
Toussaint is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel won't allow Toussaint to sweep him here. #SUB#
Toussaint 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.
Toussaint is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toussaint looking for a sweep. Not yet Toussaint, not yet. #T6#
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diesel tries to free his leg and advance position but Toussaint is retaining full guard. #T7##SUB#
Toussaint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel is pushing down on Toussaint's leg trying to pass to half guard. Toussaint is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is taking a breather. Toussaint 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.
Toussaint is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toussaint avoid being mounted?
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Toussaint is not content to let Diesel control the position.#T8#
Toussaint trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Toussaint is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toussaint manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diesel postures up.
Toussaint being controlled here, momentarily. #T9##SUB#
Toussaint 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.#SUB#
Toussaint has his feet on Diesel's thighs here. He's pushed Diesel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Diesel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amand Toussaint!
During a confident post fight interview, Amand Toussaint thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 95 CORONA 2ND RD
Date: May 30, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Ze Jiurgite! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Jiurgite clinches up with Diesel and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jiurgite is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diesel is defending well.
Jiurgite goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diesel prevents it.
#TD2#
Diesel gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jiurgite (0) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jiurgite knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jiurgite gets back to full guard.
Jiurgite is controlling Diesel's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jiurgite working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Diesel is pushing down on Jiurgite's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jiurgite is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Jiurgite 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: Jiurgite (2) vs (2) Diesel
Jiurgite is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Diesel is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jiurgite tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel has his hands on Jiurgite's head, controlling the position.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Diesel working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Jiurgite advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel keeps trying to improve his position.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Jiurgite is looking to advance position but Diesel won't allow it.
Diesel is pressing down on Jiurgite's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jiurgite advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Diesel is looking for a sweep.#T5##SUB#
Jiurgite is trying to get an arm triangle but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jiurgite wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diesel is still trying to improve position.
Jiurgite laying and praying for a moment but Diesel takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the pace.
Jiurgite tries to pass the half guard into mount. Diesel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Diesel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Diesel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there.
Diesel is controlling Jiurgite's posture.#T7#
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite pushing down on Diesel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Diesel is doing well to control the position and prevent Jiurgite from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Jiurgite is working for a kimura but Diesel is defending it quite comfortably.
Diesel trying to control here.
#T8#
Diesel gets full guard.
Jiurgite looking to pass the guard.
Diesel has his hands on Jiurgite's head, controlling the position.
Diesel looking to control.
#T9#
Jiurgite trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel controlling Jiurgite's posture.
Jiurgite works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Diesel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Diesel.
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.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diesel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (4) Diesel
Diesel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from 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.
Diesel won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Jiurgite keeps moving. #T11#
Jiurgite working a defensive guard here.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jiurgite is keeping the position for now.
Diesel stands and throws Jiurgite's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jiurgite (5) vs (7) Diesel
Jiurgite tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Diesel easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Jiurgite (5) vs (9) Diesel
Jiurgite is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Jiurgite regains half guard.#SUB2#
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well. #T12#
Diesel wants to take a breather but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Jiurgite regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jiurgite 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.
Diesel trying to control but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Diesel wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
Jiurgite keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (9) Diesel#T13#
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jiurgite got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diesel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jiurgite has managed to get both his arms back between Diesel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Jiurgite drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diesel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diesel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diesel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jiurgite (7) vs (13) Diesel
Diesel trying to control the position but Jiurgite is working away.
Diesel working away.#T14#
Diesel trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
Diesel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jiurgite haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jiurgite prevents Diesel from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite tries to improve position but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 13 to 7.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ze Jiurgite stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont have much too say. Butch Harris is a fenomenal camp manager and they read my game precisely. Don't drink and drive. Wear your seat belt. Don't do drugs, kids. '. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Diesel (ranked 3565 p4p, 454 weight class) and Ganesha Om (ranked 6388 p4p, 611 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Ganesha Om!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel shoots in and drives through. Om sprawls well.
Om drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Diesel defends it well.
Diesel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Om
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Om keeps working.
Diesel wants to work for an arm triangle but Om is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diesel trying to control the action but Om is working from the bottom.
Om is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Om
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Om looking for the choke from the back.
Om gets his hands free as Diesel looks to control.
Om patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Om working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel prevents Om from getting a body triangle.
Om controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
Om looking for the RNC.
Om is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Diesel is defending well though. Om let's go of the attempt for now.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Om has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Diesel is having to fend off submission attempts from Om, who is looking to sink in the choke. Om doesn't have the hooks in though and Diesel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Om
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Om working a defensive guard here.
Diesel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diesel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Om's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to mount his opponent but Om defends it.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controlling the pace.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Om 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.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Om is having none of it.
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
Om is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Om trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Om is not content to let Diesel control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Om is trying to control but can't.
Om gets back to full guard.
Om is looking for a triangle but Diesel pushes his legs off easily.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Om trying to control the position.
Diesel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diesel stands and throws Om's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (7) vs (4) Om
Diesel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Om keeps working.
Om gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Diesel working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Om's thigh. Om counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Om bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (7) vs (6) Om
Om looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (9) vs (6) Om
Diesel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Om is trying to keep Diesel in close.
Om keeping moving, preventing Diesel from controlling successfully.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Om looking for a sweep. Not yet Om, not yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Om keeps trying to improve his position.
Diesel passes Om's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Diesel wants to take a breather but Om is having none of it.
Diesel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Om knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Om wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
Diesel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Om defends it well.
Diesel is trying to control the action in half guard but Om is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diesel seems to be working for a kimura but Om defends the submission attempt.
Om wants to get back to full guard.
Om trying to control from the bottom.
Om is refusing to be controlled, as Diesel sits in half guard.
Diesel wants to free his trapped foot but Om is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Om is looking for a sweep. Diesel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diesel wants to control but Om is keeping him busy.
Diesel seems to be looking for submissions.
Om is looking to improve his position.
Om trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Diesel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Om is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diesel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diesel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (9) vs (10) Om
Diesel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Om tightening his grip on Diesel, looking for the choke.
Om tries to get the hooks in deep but Diesel pushed the leg off.
Diesel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Om.
Diesel tries to escape but Om has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to control momentarily.
Om is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Diesel tries to break free.
Diesel just trying to survive but Om is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diesel wants to escape the position.
Om looking for the RNC.
Om doesn't have the hooks in and Diesel manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (11) vs (10) Om
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Om pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Om looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Om wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Om has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Om's legs - danger averted.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
Diesel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Om keeps moving.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Om trying to keep a closed guard but Diesel is proving a slippery customer.
Om working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel pushes down on Om's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diesel trying to control the pace.
Om wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Diesel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Om has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Om is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
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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Event:
CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judge's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting. #TD#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Judge off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Diesel stands up and waves to Judge to follow him. #TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Judge quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Diesel stands up from half guard. #TD#
Diesel dives in and scores a takedown into Judge's guard.#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Diesel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Judge sprawls well initially but Diesel persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
No luck for Judge with that takedown attempt. #TD#
Diesel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Judge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Judge has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Diesel gets to his feet. Judge looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diesel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.#TD#
Diesel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU#
Diesel stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Diesel shoots in and bounces Judge off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.#SU#
Diesel gets to his feet - Judge follows without any prompting. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Judge enables Diesel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Judge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Diesel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Diesel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Judge manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Judge controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #SU#
Diesel stands up from Judge's guard - Diesel perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Diesel closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Judge quickly recovers to half guard.#SU#
Diesel postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Judge to stand up. #TD#
Judge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Judge is working an open guard so Diesel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Diesel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Judge's guard.#SU#
Diesel stands and steps away. Judge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Diesel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Diesel decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Diesel tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Diesel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 10:8
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:8
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Diesel!
Kurt Diesel 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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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Hell (ranked 6203 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Diesel (ranked 5661 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ryan Hell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel shoots in and gets a takedown into Hell's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hell (0) vs (2) Diesel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hell holds on and takes a little breather.
Hell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Diesel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel prevents Hell from improving his position.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hell.
Diesel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Diesel has Hell in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hell (2) vs (2) Diesel
Hell stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diesel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hell escapes and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hell (5) vs (2) Diesel
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is trying to get back to half guard.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is looking to reverse the position.
Hell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Diesel is looking to regain half guard here but Hell keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hell is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hell (7) vs (2) Diesel
Diesel tries to improve his position but Hell has taken his back! Hell has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Diesel tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hell pushes Diesel away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Hell! |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kurt Diesel (ranked 4839 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 2039 p4p, 0 weight class). Deux has chosen Post Party Depression as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel shoots in but no luck this time.
Deux instigates a clinch.
Deux has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diesel after a bit of a struggle.
Deux decides to pull guard.
Deux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Deux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
Deux is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deux working a defensive guard here.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Deux keeps moving.
Diesel is really struggling to control Deux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deux looking for a sweep. Not yet Deux, not yet.
Deux looking for a guillotine here but Diesel defends easily.
Deux keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Deux
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel controls Deux momentarily but Deux frees himself.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Deux from controlling successfully.
Diesel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Deux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Deux looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Deux stands and throws Diesel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Deux
Diesel tries to control but Deux manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (8) Deux
Deux controls the action.
Diesel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Deux's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diesel tries to escape the position.
Deux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deux is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Diesel knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Diesel for a finish.
Deux controlling well, preventing Diesel from escaping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Deux looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Diesel right now.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Deux breaks the grip.
Deux struggling to keep hold of the position.
Deux is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Diesel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Deux is hanging on to Diesel's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Deux on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Diesel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Deux looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Diesel is controlling Deux 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (8) Deux
Deux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Deux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel postures up.
Deux wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Deux pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Deux throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Deux pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Deux 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.
Deux trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Deux working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Diesel trying to control but Deux is working from the bottom.
Diesel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Deux on the ground.
Deux 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: Diesel (2) vs (10) Deux
Deux is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diesel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diesel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diesel tries to get out of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Diesel actively working from the bottom here.
Deux wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Deux is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deux trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Deux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Deux wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy.
Deux works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Deux
Deux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deux thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Deux is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Deux has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Diesel (2) vs (15) Deux
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Deux takes Diesel's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Diesel is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (2) vs (18) Deux
Diesel tries to escape but Deux has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Deux trying to control momentarily.
Deux is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Diesel won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Deux off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Numero Deux!
Numero Deux gave a mention to Sportivité in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raycon Figg (ranked 1390 p4p, 67 weight class) and Kurt Diesel (ranked 4852 p4p, 0 weight class). Figg comes to the cage accompanied by Ten Ton Hammer by MACHINE HEAD. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Raycon Figg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Diesel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Figg (0) vs (2) Diesel
Figg tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Diesel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Figg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Figg won't allow Diesel to pass to mount.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Figg trying to control but Diesel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Figg is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figg avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figg is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Diesel slows the pace down in half guard.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Figg's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Figg trying to control but Diesel postures up.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figg trying to control from the bottom.
Diesel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Figg wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel prevents Figg from improving his position.
Figg gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Figg pulls Diesel in close to prevent any damage.
Figg is trying to hold Diesel in close to prevent damage but Diesel has managed to pass into half guard.
Diesel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Figg does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figg is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Figg keeps moving.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Figg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diesel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Figg is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Figg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Figg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Figg 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.
Figg is adopting a defensive guard.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Figg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Figg (4) vs (2) Diesel
Figg is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Diesel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Figg wants to control the pace but Diesel is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Figg prevents Diesel from getting the reversal.
Figg is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Diesel has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Diesel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Figg (4) vs (4) Diesel
Figg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diesel defends well.
Figg working a defensive guard here.
Figg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Figg is working hard here to advance position.
Figg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diesel has managed to get both his arms back between Figg's legs - danger averted.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Figg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Diesel content to stall in guard here.
Figg is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Diesel is pushing down on Figg's leg trying to pass to half guard. Figg is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diesel is controlling the pace.
Figg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to control but Diesel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Figg (4) vs (7) Diesel
Diesel is trying to get an arm triangle but Figg is defending well.
Figg struggling a bit here.
Figg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diesel's best efforts.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Figg is doing well to control the position and prevent Diesel from advancing to side control.
Figg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Diesel prevents Figg from improving his position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Figg preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Figg wants to control but Diesel is keeping busy.
Diesel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Figg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Figg wants to get back to full guard.
Figg is not content to let Diesel control the position.
Diesel is looking to advance position but Figg won't allow it.
Figg trying to hold on to Diesel's head to control him but Diesel postures up.
Figg manages to get to full guard.
Figg trying to control the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Figg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel is fighting to break Figg's control of his arms but Figg is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Figg is trying to control the position but Diesel postures up.
Figg keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Figg trying to control the position here.
Figg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diesel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Figg controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 7 to 4.
Kurt Diesel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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