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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Adonis Kotze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tomura Shigaraki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kotze.
Shigaraki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kotze.
Kotze fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adonis Kotze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotze fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shigaraki avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Shigaraki. No joy for Kotze on that attempt.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Shigaraki closes the distance and pushes Kotze back into the cage.#TD2#
Shigaraki gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kotze (0) vs (2) Shigaraki
Shigaraki wants to take a breather but Kotze is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shigaraki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Kotze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shigaraki not doing much here.
#T1##SUB2#
Shigaraki is trying to work for a kimura but Kotze is defending well.
Shigaraki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kotze (0) vs (5) Shigaraki
Shigaraki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kotze is trying to escape the position but Shigaraki is controlling the position.
Kotze tries to bench press Shigaraki off him but Shigaraki keeps the position.
Shigaraki wants to control but Kotze is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Shigaraki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kotze tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Shigaraki trying to control the action but Kotze is working from the bottom.
Shigaraki controlling the position.
Shigaraki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kotze keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kotze is looking for a sweep.
Kotze tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shigaraki presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kotze (0) vs (7) Shigaraki
Kotze is trying to escape the mount.
Kotze is squirming around, avoiding Shigaraki's attempts to control the action.
Kotze is trying to reverse the position but instead Shigaraki has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kotze (0) vs (10) Shigaraki#T3#
Shigaraki trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Shigaraki patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Kotze 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 Shigaraki gets his way!
Shigaraki has the hooks in. Kotze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kotze is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Kotze's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Shigaraki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kotze.
Kotze tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Shigaraki is persistently looking for the submission but Kotze is defending it well.
#T4#
Shigaraki controlling well, preventing Kotze from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
Shigaraki keeps control of the position as Kotze tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Shigaraki working for the choke. #SUB2#
Shigaraki sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Kotze taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomura Shigaraki! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches.
De Rossi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kotze.
Kotze goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kotze looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giovanni De Rossi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Kotze.
Kotze doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and De Rossi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Rossi. #TD#
De Rossi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Kotze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kotze 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.
Kotze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
De Rossi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Kotze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kotze avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
De Rossi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kotze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kotze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
De Rossi has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kotze doesn't defend quickly enough and De Rossi has managed to lock this one up! Can Kotze escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to De Rossi on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giovanni De Rossi!
During a confident post fight interview, Giovanni De Rossi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 0 wins and 3 losses; Adonis Kotze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ademaro Dos Anjos!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kotze shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kotze showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kotze (2) vs (0) Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Kotze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kotze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kotze drops back looking for a leg! Dos Anjos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dos Anjos manages to kick Kotze off! Kotze jumps back into Dos Anjos's guard.
Kotze knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Anjos on the ground.#SUB2#
Dos Anjos looking for a triangle here. Kotze is fighting it but it looks tight! Dos Anjos pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kotze is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ademaro Dos Anjos!
Ademaro Dos Anjos thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 0 wins and 2 losses; Adonis Kotze! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Okoye throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kotze's waist but Kotze gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Okoye off to one side.
Kotze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kotze darts in looking for a takedown but Okoye gets double underhooks and turns Kotze into the ropes.
Okoye fails to pull guard.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Kotze holds him up against the ropes and eventually Okoye drops back down to his feet.
Adonis Kotze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ikemba Okoye.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Kotze forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Okoye fails to pull guard.
Okoye tries to pull guard but Kotze forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Okoye fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Kotze has Okoye pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kotze pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Okoye tumbling to the mat - Kotze dives into Okoye's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kotze (2) vs (0) Okoye#SUB2#
Kotze is posturing up here but Okoye has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kotze tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kotze has to tap! Slick submission there by Okoye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ikemba Okoye!
A relieved looking Ikemba Okoye 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kotze shoots in but Leifsson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kotze looks for a takedown but Leifsson sprawls well.
Leifsson darts in looking for a takedown but Kotze gets double underhooks and turns Leifsson into the ropes.
Kotze is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kotze tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skjoldr Leifsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adonis Kotze.
Leifsson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kotze gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kotze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Leifsson.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kotze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leifsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kotze is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leifsson is pressed up against the ropes. Kotze has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Leifsson down to the mat. Leifsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Leifsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kotze as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Leifsson.#TD2#
Kotze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leifsson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Kotze
Kotze looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kotze gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Kotze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kotze is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Leifsson working for a triangle but Kotze defends it easily.
#SUB#
Leifsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kotze is defending well. Leifsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kotze has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leifsson celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adonis Kotze!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kotze shoots for a double leg takedown but Orion sprawls well. He's pushed Kotze's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Orion shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orion was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Orion (4) vs (0) Kotze#SUB#
Orion has hold of Kotze's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kotze seems comfortable defending it but Orion has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kotze is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kotze is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Orion couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Orion!
A victorious Cole Orion 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:
2
Date: Jul 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Ansgar blocks the body kick.
Ansgar throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kotze stuffs the takedown.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ansgar as he jumps to the side.
Kotze defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ansgar.
Kotze seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kotze drives through and clinches with Ansgar against the cage.
Ansgar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kotze tries to land a knee to the head but Ansgar blocks with his arms.
Kotze jumps guard but Ansgar stands there with Kotze around his waist. Kotze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ansgar lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Adonis Kotze has been cut.
Ansgar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kotze smiles and moves away.
Adonis Kotze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Meinard Ansgar.
Kotze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kotze wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Ansgar rushes Kotze and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Ansgar lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ansgar.
Kotze is looking to break free of the clinch but Ansgar has double underhooks.
Ansgar stalling in the clinch.
Kotze jumps guard but Ansgar stands there with Kotze around his waist. Kotze gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ansgar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ansgar blocks the elbow strike.
#TD2#
Ansgar lands a takedown into guard.
Ansgar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotze. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotze throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T2#
Ansgar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kotze is keeping the position for now.
Kotze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ansgar.
Ansgar postures up.
Ansgar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ansgar sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Meinard Ansgar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ansgar has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 9:10
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meinard Ansgar! |
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Event:
Fisting
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Kotze throws a right and a left that Holtzmann avoids nicely.
Holtzmann looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kotze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holtzmann taking some punishment here, with Kotze in his half guard.
Holtzmann is trying to maintain the position but Kotze is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holtzmann tries to roll over but Kotze keeps him under control.#T1#
Kotze is pressing down on Holtzmann's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holtzmann is holding on for now.
Holtzmann is looking for a sweep. Kotze is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Holtzmann is trying to control but can't.
Kotze content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kotze tries a head kick but it misses.
Holtzmann is looking to counter the offense by Kotze and move into the clinch.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Holtzmann.
Kotze looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Holtzmann looking to score a takedown here. Kotze is defending well but Holtzmann drives through and ends up in Kotze's guard.
Kotze pushes Holtzmann off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holtzmann is defended easily by Kotze.
Kotze tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holtzmann defends well and Kotze ends up having to push Holtzmann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Holtzmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kotze sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holtzmann somewhat.
Kotze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holtzmann as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adonis Kotze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kotze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adonis Kotze! |
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