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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 26 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jiurgite! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Jiurgite#SUB#
Rolla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Jiurgite sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (2) Jiurgite
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has moved 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.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite controlling the action here.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Jiurgite is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jiurgite has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (5) Jiurgite
Jiurgite wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite controlling from side mount.
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Jiurgite has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (4) vs (7) Jiurgite
Rolla's coaches at LĂ©Crucible 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.
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Jiurgite maintains control.
Jiurgite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Jiurgite trying to control but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jiurgite sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla regains half guard.#T3#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jiurgite has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Jiurgite manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (10) Jiurgite
Jiurgite tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Jiurgite has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (4) vs (12) Jiurgite#T4#
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Jiurgite has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (4) vs (15) Jiurgite
Jiurgite controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Jiurgite trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolla breaks Jiurgite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (15) Jiurgite#SUB2#
Jiurgite looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard. #T5#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Jiurgite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Jiurgite is pulling down on Rolla's head. It's preventing any offense from Rolla, at least for the moment.
Jiurgite not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Jiurgite is retaining full guard.
Jiurgite trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jiurgite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla passes into half guard.
Jiurgite won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T7##SUB#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Jiurgite defending well.
Rolla trying to advance position but Jiurgite counters by regaining guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla passes Jiurgite's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jiurgite tries to roll over but Rolla keeps him under control.#T8##SUB#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jiurgite has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jiurgite is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
Rolla trying to advance position but Jiurgite counters by regaining guard.
Jiurgite manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (17) Jiurgite#SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jiurgite escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (6) vs (20) Jiurgite
Rolla is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Jiurgite is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working 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.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Jiurgite sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T11#
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg. #T12#
Jiurgite is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there. #T13#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (20) Jiurgite
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.#T14##SUB2#
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Jiurgite's thigh with his hand. Jiurgite seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Jiurgite picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ze Jiurgite! |
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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 New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 25 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 26 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rolla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita. #TD2#
Rolla 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: Mesquita (0) vs (2) Rolla
Mesquita lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (2) Rolla
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Mesquita uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (2) Rolla
Mesquita tries to advance to mount but Rolla denies him.
Mesquita works to advance to full mount. Rolla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (7) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla has given up his back here. Will Mesquita look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (10) vs (2) Rolla#SUB#
Mesquita working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rolla is trying to break free.
Mesquita 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Mesquita trying to control momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Rolla preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Mesquita.
Rolla tries to 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.
Mesquita doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (10) vs (4) Rolla
Mesquita looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Mesquita makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mesquita.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (7) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Mesquita is defending well. #SUB2#
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!
Mesquita manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Mesquita defends it.
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (10) Rolla#T4#
Mesquita is looking to get to half guard.
Rolla takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (10) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla controlling well, preventing Mesquita from escaping the position.
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Mesquita manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (12) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (12) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (12) vs (20) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mesquita is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mesquita and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mesquita's legs. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mesquita tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mesquita sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Mesquita wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mesquita defends it well.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (12) vs (23) Rolla
Mesquita is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla is looking to take Mesquita's back but instead Mesquita gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T7#
Rolla is pressing down on Mesquita's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mesquita is holding on for now.
Mesquita is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mesquita (16) vs (23) Rolla
Rolla 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.
Mesquita has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Mesquita is persistently looking for the submission but Rolla is defending it well.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mesquita's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mesquita (16) vs (25) Rolla
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (16) vs (28) Rolla
Mesquita has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (16) vs (31) Rolla
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
Mesquita trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Mesquita has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #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, Mesquita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T9##SUB2#
Mesquita is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mesquita tries to escape the position.
#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, Mesquita has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mesquita is trying to defend against the choke here but Rolla has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rolla Tightens the hold and Mesquita taps out furiously! Rolla displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 LĂ©Crucible 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 24 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 34 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Curls
Rolla is letting Curls control him for a moment.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Curls's best efforts.
Rolla tries to roll over but Curls keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rolla'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#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Curls looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T1#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Curls has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Curls
Rolla sneaks back into 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.
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Curls sits in half guard.
Curls keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rolla trying to control but Curls postures up.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Curls has control of the leg. #T2#
Curls seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there.
Curls postures up.
#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Curls passes 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.#T3#
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Curls takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (10) Curls
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.
Curls controlling from mount.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curls wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla prevents Curls from taking his back.
Curls looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to hold on but Curls postures up.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Rolla has given up his back. Will we see Curls going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (13) Curls
Rolla tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls trying to control.
Curls is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Curls. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Curls's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Curls
Rolla is pushing down on Curls's leg trying to pass to half guard. Curls is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Curls knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Curls trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Curls defends it.
Curls manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Rolla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (15) Curls
Curls trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Curls has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (18) Curls
Rolla tries to improve position but can't. #T8#
Curls is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Curls wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Curls passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (2) vs (20) Curls
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount but Curls keeps good control and instead manages to take Rolla's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (23) Curls
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
Rolla prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Curls keeps control of the position.
#T9#
Curls wants to control but Rolla manages to buck him off and is now in Curls's guard! Nice work there by Rolla! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (23) Curls
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Curls manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (25) Curls
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Curls manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (25) Curls
Curls keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. #T10#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Curls is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (27) Curls
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (27) Curls
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Rolla wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it. #T11#
Curls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Curls keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T12#
Rolla looking to sit in guard and control but Curls gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (29) Curls
Rolla 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: Rolla (10) vs (29) Curls#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Curls is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
Rolla passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (13) vs (29) Curls#T13#
Rolla fails to take his opponent's back.
Curls wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rolla tries to control but Curls wriggling away.
Rolla wants to take Curls's back but he can't do it this time. #T14#
Curls wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Rolla controlling from mount.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls gets back to half guard.
Rolla trying to control from half guard but Curls is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls wins on points by 29 to 13.
Our winner, Jerry Curls, 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 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 42 wins and 20 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 23 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rolla.
Bandito appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rolla with a poor takedown #TD#
and Bandito counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rolla! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandito (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.
Bandito in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to buck Bandito off but Bandito is having none of it.#T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandito's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (4) vs (4) Rolla
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rolla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Bandito escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (4) Rolla
Bandito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Rolla moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandito won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Rolla gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (6) vs (6) Rolla#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandito looking for a sweep. Not yet Bandito, not yet.
Rolla stands and throws Bandito's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (6) vs (9) Rolla
Bandito controls the position for a moment.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla wants to take a breather but Bandito manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Rolla.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving.
Bandito 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.
Bandito seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Bandito has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bandito (10) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (13) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla turns into Bandito and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (13) vs (11) Rolla
Bandito seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Bandito has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (15) vs (11) Rolla#T6#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Bandito wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (18) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (21) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bandito's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (21) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Bandito is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla won't allow Bandito to sweep him here.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
Bandito keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Bandito lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (23) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bandito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bandito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Bandito is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bandito passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bandito trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla 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.#T10#
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Bandito has passed into half guard.
Rolla is trying to control but Bandito passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (26) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Bandito wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy. #T11#
Rolla looking for a sweep but Bandito has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (28) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action.
Rolla has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (31) vs (13) Rolla#SUB#
Bandito is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rolla has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T12#
Rolla prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.
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.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rolla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bandito.
Bandito tries to keep control of the position but Rolla is staying busy.
Rolla is really stuck here.
#T13#
Rolla trying to control the hands but Bandito won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
Bandito trying to control momentarily.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Bandito keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Rolla prevents Bandito from getting a body triangle.
Bandito is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Bandito 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!
Rolla tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bandito takes the fight on points by 31 to 13.
Our winner, Enamorado Bandito, 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 32 losses; Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kamenev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rolla's waist but Rolla gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kamenev off to one side.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla shoots in but Kamenev avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Rolla looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Kamenev
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Kamenev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kamenev. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Kamenev
Rolla can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kamenev is looking to escape.
Kamenev is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla trying to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Rolla wants to control the action but instead Kamenev gets a body lock and reverses into Rolla's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Kamenev
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into 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.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps 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.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (9) vs (2) Kamenev#SUB#
Rolla looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Kamenev showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Kamenev is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kamenev, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kamenev defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (4) Kamenev#SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kamenev escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (7) Kamenev
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rolla is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kamenev off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (13) vs (7) Kamenev
Kamenev tries to break free.
Rolla controls the action.#SUB#
Kamenev 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 Rolla gets his way!
Rolla controlling well, preventing Kamenev from escaping the position.
#T4#
Rolla struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB#
Kamenev is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolla, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolla doesn't have the hooks in though and Kamenev manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (13) vs (9) Kamenev
Kamenev preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Kamenev has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Kamenev tries to pass.
Kamenev trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Kamenev wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
#T6#
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Kamenev has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (13) vs (12) Kamenev
Rolla tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Kamenev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rolla is being controlled here. #T7#
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Kamenev has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (13) vs (14) Kamenev
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Kamenev maintains control.
Kamenev tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rolla is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (13) vs (17) Kamenev
Rolla tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kamenev's arms.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kamenev's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (17) Kamenev
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Kamenev is trying to keep Rolla in close.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.#T10#
Kamenev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (19) Kamenev
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla trying to control the position.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kamenev has control of the leg. #T11#
Rolla has a hand on Kamenev's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kamenev takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (22) Kamenev
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
Rolla reaches up to try and control the position but Kamenev seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Rolla rolls and tries to escape and now Kamenev has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (15) vs (25) Kamenev
Rolla wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Kamenev trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Kamenev has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kamenev is cranking Rolla's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rolla! He's tightened the choke and Rolla is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Kamenev!
After winning the bout, Ivan Kamenev 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 21 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 59 losses; Able Archer!
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.#TD#
Rolla shoots in and bounces Archer off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Archer
Rolla trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Archer
Rolla 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.
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer 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. #SUB#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Archer has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Archer manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (5) Archer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Archer has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (2) vs (7) Archer
Archer controlling the pace for now.
Archer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (10) Archer
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (13) Archer
Archer controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla 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.
Archer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rolla's guard.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Archer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Archer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (6) vs (13) Archer
Rolla is trying to control but Archer is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T4#
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (13) Archer
Archer wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Rolla has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Rolla looking to break Archer's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Archer remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Rolla working for a choke but Archer is defending well. #SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T5##SUB#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Rolla is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Archer is defending well though. Rolla let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T6##SUB#
Rolla is looking for the choke from the back position but Archer is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rolla looking for the RNC.
Archer trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla. #T7##SUB#
Rolla working for the choke.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rolla.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Archer is keeping busy.
#SUB#
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, Archer has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Rolla tightening his grip on Archer, looking for the choke.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a rear naked choke here but Archer reverses the position brilliantly into Rolla's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (15) Archer
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (18) Archer
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T9#
Archer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Archer content to control rather than advance. #T10#
Rolla tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer controlling the pace.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (21) Archer
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (24) Archer#T11#
Archer is hanging on to Rolla's back as he tries to escape.
Archer is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Archer. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Archer's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (24) Archer
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (26) Archer
Archer trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (11) vs (29) Archer
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T12#
Archer is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Archer has passed into half guard.
Archer prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla has a hand on Archer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Archer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (11) vs (32) Archer
Archer controlling the pace for now. #T13#
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Archer has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (11) vs (35) Archer
Archer struggling to keep hold of the position.
Rolla tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rolla tries to roll but Archer sticks to his back.
#T14#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 35 to 11.
A victorious Able Archer 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 110
Date: Dec 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 29 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla fails with the takedown.
Rolla shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curls pinned against the ropes. Curls gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rolla closes the distance and clinches up with Curls, looking for a takedown. Rolla pushes Curls against the ropes but Curls circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Rolla 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: Rolla (2) vs (0) Curls
The fighters are battling for position here. Curls manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla is pressing down on Curls's thigh, looking to free his foot. Curls is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla 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.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Curls defending well.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Curls sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Curls
Rolla is looking to work his way around to Curls's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Curls stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla is looking to take Curls's back but instead Curls gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
#T2#
Curls is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Curls doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Curls is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Rolla is looking to pass Curls's guard but actually Curls recovers to full guard.
Curls 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.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Curls trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Curls reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Curls
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (2) Curls#T4#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Curls 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.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (4) Curls
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Curls is one step ahead there. #T5#
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Curls wants to pass to mount but Rolla is defending the position.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Curls prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Curls jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (7) Curls
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LĂ©Crucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Curls has moved into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Curls slows the pace down in half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T7#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Curls is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curls trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Curls controlling him for the moment. #T8##SUB#
Rolla has his foot on Curls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Curls works his way back into a safe position though.
Rolla 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: Rolla (9) vs (7) Curls
Curls wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to pass Curls's guard but actually Curls recovers to full guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #SUB#
Rolla drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Curls dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (9) Curls#T9#
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Curls escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (12) Curls
Curls gets to mount! Rolla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (9) vs (14) Curls
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Curls has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (9) vs (17) Curls
Curls trying to control.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Curls trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rolla is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla showing good submission defense here.
Will Curls go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (17) Curls#T11#
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Curls is defending well. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curls defends it well. #T12#
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Curls defends it.
Rolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Curls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Curls wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Curls pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Curls is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (11) vs (19) Curls
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Curls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curls has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Curls pushes his legs off easily.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Curls puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla won't allow Curls to pass to mount.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Curls stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Curls's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (13) vs (19) Curls#T14#
Rolla trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Curls is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls 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!
Curls wins on points by 19 to 13.
Jerry Curls thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 36 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Toehold gets a double leg takedown into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Toehold
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed 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.#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Toehold
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.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Toehold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Toehold has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Toehold trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T1#
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Toehold has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Toehold
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T3#
Toehold preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Toehold has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
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.
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 (8) Toehold
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Rolla postures up.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla pushes down on Toehold's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rolla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T5##SUB#
Rolla 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.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is looking to control Rolla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toehold avoid being mounted?
Rolla is looking to advance position but Toehold won't allow it. #T6#
Toehold wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Rolla pushing down on Toehold's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Toehold is defending well. #T7#
Rolla moves into full mount! Toehold won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Toehold#SUB#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Toehold is now in Rolla's guard. A big mistake from Rolla there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (10) Toehold
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (10) Toehold
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Toehold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (12) Toehold
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Toehold has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (15) Toehold#T8#
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Toehold stacks Rolla 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 Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (18) Toehold
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Toehold wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LĂ©Crucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (18) Toehold#T9##SUB#
Rolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
Toehold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Rolla is just content to waste time from the top position. Toehold takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (18) Toehold
Rolla trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Toehold instead regains half guard. #T11#
Rolla prevents Toehold from improving his position.#SUB#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Toehold defends the submission attempt.
Rolla trying to control the action but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold trying to control but Rolla postures up.
Toehold is refusing to be controlled, as Rolla sits in half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Toehold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Toehold is holding on for now. #T12#
Rolla is looking to pass Toehold's guard but actually Toehold recovers to full guard.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Rolla is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (12) vs (22) Toehold
Toehold tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toehold sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Toehold can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (25) Toehold
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Toehold controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 25 to 12.
An out of breath Tommy Toehold 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 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bandito as he jumps to the side.
Rolla darts in looking for a takedown but Bandito gets double underhooks and turns Rolla into the ropes.
Bandito feints the counter takedown.
Rolla goes for a takedown attempt but Bandito pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rio Rolla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rolla fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Bandito as Rolla shoots in.
Rolla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
Rolla has a takedown stuffed.
Bandito is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rolla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bandito avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla darts in looking for a takedown but Bandito gets double underhooks and turns Rolla into the ropes. #TD2#
Bandito gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Bandito uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rolla will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandito trying to control the position but Rolla is working away.
Rolla being controlled for a moment.
Rolla is not content to let Bandito control the position. #T2#
Rolla manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Bandito has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Bandito#SUB2#
Bandito tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bandito has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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 reverse the position.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Bandito#SUB#
Rolla is working for a submission of some sort.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
#T3#
Bandito wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bandito is not content to let Rolla control the position.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Bandito still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Bandito 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: Rolla (2) vs (12) Bandito
Rolla is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Bandito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
Rolla prevents Bandito from moving into mount.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Bandito prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Bandito looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bandito has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (2) vs (15) Bandito
Bandito controlling his opponent. #T5#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (2) vs (18) Bandito
Bandito controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
Bandito is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Bandito. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bandito's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (18) Bandito
Our spies down at at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu inform us that Bandito has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Bandito is keeping the position.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Bandito pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bandito is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (20) Bandito
Bandito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (23) Bandito
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Bandito wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Rolla is not content to let Bandito control the position.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla 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.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully. #T7#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Bandito passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (26) Bandito
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (4) vs (29) Bandito#T8#
Rolla tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bandito controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
#T9##SUB2#
Rolla showing good submission defense here.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
#SUB2#
Bandito is persistently looking for the submission but Rolla is defending it well.
Bandito biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla breaks Bandito's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (6) vs (29) Bandito
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Rolla advances to half guard.
Bandito tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Bandito is defending well.
Bandito trying to control but Rolla postures up.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (29) Bandito#SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bandito is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (9) vs (31) Bandito#T11##SUB2#
Bandito drops back looking for a leg! Rolla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rolla manages to kick Bandito off! Bandito jumps back into Rolla's guard.
Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Bandito from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bandito puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bandito is looking to advance position but Rolla won't allow it.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T12##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bandito defends well.#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to push Bandito off with his feet but Bandito grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rolla's ankles and Rolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Enamorado Bandito!
After the fight, Enamorado Bandito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 101
Date: Nov 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 69 wins and 51 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Rolla. No joy for Fiso on that attempt.
Rolla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fiso defends it nicely.
Malaki Fiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Rolla.
Fiso closes the distance and clinches up with Rolla, looking for a takedown. Fiso pushes Rolla against the ropes but Rolla circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Fiso gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fiso (4) vs (0) Rolla
Fiso has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
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.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg. #SUB#
Fiso is working for a kimura but Rolla is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep. #T2#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolla has his foot on Fiso's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiso works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla 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 pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Fiso preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla 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: Fiso (4) vs (2) Rolla
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (5) Rolla
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Fiso trying to control here.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T4#
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (4) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Fiso (4) vs (11) Rolla
Fiso tries to escape but Rolla has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiso for a finish. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiso for a finish.
Fiso is in bad spot 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.#T5##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for the choke from the back position but Fiso is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Fiso 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 Rolla gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Fiso, looking for the choke.
Rolla not allowing Fiso to control his hands. #SUB2#
Fiso is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rolla controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Fiso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fiso knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fiso for a finish. #T6##SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fiso breaks Rolla's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fiso manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (6) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (6) vs (16) Rolla
Fiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rolla's best efforts.
Fiso wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (6) vs (19) Rolla
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fiso turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (8) vs (19) Rolla
Fiso wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T8#
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Rolla 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: Fiso (8) vs (21) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Fiso is defending it quite comfortably.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Fiso defends it. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Fiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Fiso trying to control here.
Fiso slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Fiso looking to control.
Rolla pushing down on Fiso's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Fiso is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Fiso is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rolla is aware though and is defending well.
Rolla trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T11#
Fiso looking to control.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fiso is staying active underneath Rolla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Fiso trying to control here.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Fiso trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Fiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fiso knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (8) vs (24) Rolla
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla fails to advance to Fiso's back.
Fiso manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T13##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Rolla is pressing down on Fiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fiso is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Fiso is defending well.
Fiso is staying active underneath Rolla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T14#
Fiso wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fiso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is trying to control the action in half guard but Fiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Fiso gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 24 to 8. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 100
Date: Nov 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 London, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 53 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Archer was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolla finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Archer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (2) Rolla
Archer won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (4) Rolla
Archer keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer 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: Archer (4) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#T1#
Rolla gets full guard.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Archer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (4) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (6) Rolla
Archer preventing the sweep. #T2#
Archer wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (6) vs (8) Rolla
We've been hearing good reports from Archer'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.
Rolla is pushing down on Archer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Archer is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Archer sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Archer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Archer. Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Archer manages to regain half guard.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Archer's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Rolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla moves into full mount! Archer won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (6) vs (14) Rolla
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Archer has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (6) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla tries to get the hooks in deep but Archer pushed the leg off. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rolla is persistently looking for the submission but Archer is defending it well.
Rolla not allowing Archer to control his hands. #SUB2#
Rolla working for the choke.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6#
Rolla wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Archer is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Archer defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Rolla gets his hands free. #T7#
Archer rolls, trying to escape but Rolla keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Rolla.
Rolla not allowing Archer to control his hands. #SUB2#
Archer preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla.
Will Rolla go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T8#
Rolla is not going to allow Archer to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rolla working for the choke. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Archer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Archer for a finish. #SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Rolla struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Archer defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB2#
Archer fending off the submission attempt from Rolla. #SUB2#
Archer showing good submission defense here.
#T10#
Archer looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rolla keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Archer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Archer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a choke. Archer gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Archer manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (8) vs (17) Rolla#T11#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Archer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (11) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T12#
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Archer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (14) vs (17) Rolla
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is not content to let Archer control the position.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Archer is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Archer preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Archer is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 17 to 14. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 99
Date: Nov 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 125 wins and 71 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavlov's waist but Pavlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rolla off to one side. #TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pavlov napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pavlov (0) vs (4) Rolla
Pavlov tries to improve position but can't.
Pavlov manages to get back to half guard.
Pavlov wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rolla is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlov's guard. #T1#
Pavlov gets full guard.
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.
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Rolla controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavlov pulls Rolla in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rolla pushing down on Pavlov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla prevents Pavlov from improving his position.
Pavlov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Pavlov is defending it quite comfortably.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pavlov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rolla has Pavlov in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (4) Rolla
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T3#
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla 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: Pavlov (2) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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#
Pavlov is looking to control Rolla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pavlov avoid being mounted?
Rolla is pressing down on Pavlov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pavlov is holding on for now.
Pavlov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Rolla drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rolla jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pavlov looking to control.
#T5#
Pavlov keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Pavlov trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Pavlov is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Pavlov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pavlov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (6) Rolla
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pavlov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlov has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Pavlov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Pavlov defends easily.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pavlov defends well.
Pavlov advances to half guard.
Pavlov wants to pass to mount but Rolla is defending the position.
Pavlov prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Pavlov slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Pavlov won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla 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.#T9#
Pavlov won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Pavlov pushes his legs off easily.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla 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: Pavlov (4) vs (8) Rolla#T10#
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Rolla controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (6) vs (8) Rolla
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Pavlov controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pavlov has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (8) Rolla
Pavlov wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla 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: Pavlov (9) vs (10) Rolla
Pavlov trying to control but Rolla postures up.
#T12#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is defending well.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (9) vs (13) Rolla
Well,Pavlov is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rolla fails to move to back control.
Pavlov is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Pavlov has given up his back here. Will Rolla look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (16) Rolla#T13#
Rolla gets his hands free as Pavlov looks to control. #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, Pavlov has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pavlov tries to roll but Rolla sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Pavlov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pavlov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks.
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 tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pavlov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolla works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (9) vs (19) Rolla#T14##SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Pavlov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolla gets his hands free as Pavlov looks to control. #SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Pavlov, looking for the choke.
Pavlov trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks.
Pavlov rolls, trying to escape but Rolla keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pavlov knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pavlov for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Pavlov, looking for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 19 to 9. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 98
Date: Nov 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Gracie
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rolla's guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rolla tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T1#
Gracie is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Gracie
Rolla tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none 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.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Gracie has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (0) vs (7) Gracie
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LĂ©Crucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Rolla buck him off.
Rolla prevents Gracie from getting a body triangle.
Gracie controls the action.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is trying to keep Rolla in close.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.#T3#
Gracie controls Rolla momentarily but Rolla frees himself.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully.
Rolla postures up.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rolla has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (12) Gracie
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. #T5#
Rolla pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (12) Gracie
Rolla is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Gracie is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (10) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Gracie is in a bad position with Rolla working for a choke. Gracie manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (14) Gracie
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there. #T6#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Gracie working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gracie has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (10) vs (17) Gracie
Gracie trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Gracie content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Gracie has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (10) vs (19) Gracie#T7#
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Rolla 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: Rolla (12) vs (19) Gracie
Rolla is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla 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.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Rolla is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T8#
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gracie still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gracie 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: Rolla (12) vs (23) Gracie
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Gracie 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 Gracie jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (26) Gracie
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (12) vs (28) Gracie#T9#
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Gracie pushes his legs off easily.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
#T10#
Rolla gets full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T11#
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Gracie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Gracie passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (31) Gracie
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla prevents Gracie from moving into mount.
Rolla looking for a sweep but Gracie has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (12) vs (33) Gracie
Gracie prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.
Rolla regains half guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Gracie has moved into half guard.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla 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: Rolla (14) vs (33) Gracie
Rolla is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T14#
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (14) vs (37) Gracie
Gracie controlling the position well here. Rolla rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Gracie 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.
Rolla is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Gracie.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 37 to 14.
Anderson Gracie 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 14 losses; Ricky Clubber!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Clubber clinches with his opponent.
Clubber is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Clubber gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Clubber
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber prevents Rolla from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Clubber wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Clubber is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2##SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Clubber has passed into half guard.
Clubber content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla working for a triangle but Clubber defends it easily.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Clubber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Clubber passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Clubber#T4#
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
Clubber controlling his opponent.
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Clubber maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rolla regains half guard.#T5#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clubber has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Clubber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Clubber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Clubber's best efforts.#T7#
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Clubber seems content to control.#T8#
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Clubber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Clubber trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T9#
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clubber manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Clubber
Clubber looking to control.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Clubber is retaining full guard.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Clubber
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Clubber! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (8) Clubber
Rolla wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T10#
Clubber tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Clubber is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Clubber and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Clubber is looking for a sweep.#T11##SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Clubber has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Clubber is defending well.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Clubber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla working away.#SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clubber, who protects the arm well. #T12#
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Clubber actually manages to regain half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #SUB#
Rolla is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #SUB#
Clubber is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Clubber is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Clubber is defending well.
Clubber wants to get back to full guard.
Clubber gets full guard.
Rolla passes into half guard. #T14#
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clubber's thigh. Clubber counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Clubber seems keen to control Rolla's posture.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clubber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Clubber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla wants to advance to full mount but Clubber doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber wins on points by 8 to 7.
Ricky Clubber 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 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 London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 24 losses; Jari Laitila! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 16 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Laitila enables Rolla to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Laitila manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Laitila (0) vs (2) Rolla
Laitila keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Laitila controlling the position well.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laitila reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (2) vs (2) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Rolla wants to sweep here but Laitila 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.
Laitila stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laitila is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laitila stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laitila puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but Laitila has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (5) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laitila presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Laitila (7) vs (2) Rolla
Laitila looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Laitila has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (7) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Laitila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Laitila is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Laitila defending well.
Laitila is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T5#
Rolla trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Laitila defends it.
Rolla trying to control the action but Laitila is working from the bottom. #T6#
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Laitila reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Laitila has passed into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Laitila is controlling well.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Laitila engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (9) vs (6) Rolla#T7#
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (9) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Laitila is defending well.
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Laitila actually manages to regain half guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Laitila's thigh, looking to free his foot. Laitila is holding on for now.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Laitila keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T8##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Laitila is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Laitila is defending the position.
Laitila is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Laitila wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Laitila won't allow it. #T9##SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laitila sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laitila! Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (9) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla wants to take Laitila's back but he can't do it this time.
Laitila is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Laitila has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (11) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Laitila passes Rolla's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Laitila seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Laitila is trying to control the action in half guard but Rolla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Laitila has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Laitila (14) vs (12) Rolla
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Laitila defends well.
Laitila stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Laitila pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Laitila defends easily.
Laitila trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T13#
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Laitila trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laitila won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laitila (14) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla 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!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Rolla gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Rolla wins on points by 15 to 14. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 19 losses; Richard Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rio Rolla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Anderson.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rolla after a bit of a struggle.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Rolla gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Rolla stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson has Rolla pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rolla's takedown attempt.
Rolla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Anderson pushes Rolla up against the ropes in a clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Rolla.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anderson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rolla prevents it.
Anderson has Rolla pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Rolla manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anderson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anderson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rolla is defending well.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rolla drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Rolla's takedown attempt.
Rolla is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rolla fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2##CL2#
Anderson has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson looks winded!
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rolla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rolla has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Anderson after a bit of a struggle.
Rolla is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anderson is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Rolla shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rolla is trying to drag Anderson to the mat but Anderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but Rolla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rolla prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Rolla manages to get underhooks.
Anderson is working for takedown but Rolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rolla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rolla is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anderson prevents it.
Anderson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rolla gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T3#
Rolla is pressed up against the ropes. Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rolla down to the mat. Rolla avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD#
Rolla closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (4) vs (0) Anderson
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anderson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Anderson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (6) vs (0) Anderson#T4#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Anderson doesn't allow it.
Rolla wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla trying to control but Anderson is having none 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.
Anderson prevents Rolla from taking his back.#T5#
Rolla is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Rolla has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (9) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (2) Anderson#SUB#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Anderson has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Anderson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (5) Anderson#T6#
Anderson works to advance to full mount. Rolla defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (12) vs (7) Anderson
Anderson prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.
Anderson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (10) Anderson
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is not content to let Anderson control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anderson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Anderson to get to half guard.
#T7#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Anderson has passed into half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Rolla is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (12) vs (13) Anderson
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson controlling the pace for now.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (16) Anderson
Anderson controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
#T9#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Anderson wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
I would not like to be Rolla right now.
#SUB2#
Anderson has the hooks in. Rolla is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Anderson passes his arm under Rolla's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rolla taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Anderson!
Our winner, Richard Anderson, 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 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 15 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 23 losses; Joshua Burroughs!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Burroughs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rolla on his heels. He'll look to pass Rolla's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Burroughs#SUB#
Rolla has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Burroughs should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Rolla has tightened it up now! Burroughs should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 90
Date: Oct 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 35 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Fiachna has closed the distance and engaged Rolla in a clinch.
#TD2#
Fiachna turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Fiachna
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiachna is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rolla rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fiachna's guard! Nice work there by Rolla! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (4) Fiachna
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla pushing down on Fiachna's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fiachna sees it coming and defends easily.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (4) Fiachna
Rolla trying to control the action but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Rolla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rolla working away.
Fiachna tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fiachna! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (4) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna tries to hold on but Rolla postures up.#SUB#
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla prevents Fiachna from getting the reversal.#T2#
Rolla forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (10) vs (4) Fiachna#SUB#
Rolla is cranking Fiachna's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Fiachna! He's tightened the choke and Fiachna is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 12 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schaubi defends it nicely.
Rolla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Schaubi holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Schaubi gets control of Rolla's arms and successfully pulls guard. Schaubi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Schaubi working for a triangle but Rolla defends it easily.
Rolla passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Schaubi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schaubi. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (0) vs (3) Rolla
Rolla wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi wants to control but Rolla is having none of it.#T1#
Rolla wants to control the pace but Schaubi is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Rolla has hold of Schaubi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Schaubi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolla fails to advance to Schaubi's back.
Rolla mounts Schaubi! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Schaubi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Schaubi has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Schaubi! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (3) Rolla
Schaubi looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Schaubi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schaubi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schaubi won't allow Rolla to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schaubi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schaubi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Schaubi trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
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 keeping moving, preventing Schaubi from controlling successfully.
Schaubi preventing the sweep. #T3#
Rolla keeping full guard, as Schaubi tries to pass.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Schaubi has moved into half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Schaubi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schaubi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rolla knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schaubi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (3) Rolla
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla is in trouble now - Schaubi has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (8) vs (3) Rolla#T4#
Rolla can't escape the position.
Schaubi fails to advance to Rolla's back.
Schaubi wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Schaubi controlling his opponent.
Rolla is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action.
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.
Schaubi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T5#
Rolla regains half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Schaubi works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (11) vs (3) Rolla#T6#
Rolla is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Schaubi looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Schaubi wants to take Rolla's back here but Rolla is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Schaubi has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (14) vs (3) Rolla
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Schaubi doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (14) vs (5) Rolla#T7#
Schaubi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Schaubi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rolla can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Schaubi is retaining full guard. #T8##SUB#
Rolla looking to improve position, pressing down on Schaubi's thigh with his hand. Schaubi seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Rolla paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Rolla's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Schaubi picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abu Schaubi!
Post fight, Abu Schaubi stared into the camera and said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 86
Date: Oct 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 14 wins and 13 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mesquita defends well and Rolla ends up having to push Mesquita into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mesquita has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rolla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Mesquita has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rolla is trying to keep an underhook but Mesquita manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Mesquita
Rolla wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla is pressing down on Mesquita's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Mesquita
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mesquita is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mesquita, who protects the arm well.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (2) Mesquita
Mesquita wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Mesquita gets 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#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Mesquita is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla moves into full mount! Mesquita won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (10) vs (2) Mesquita#T2##SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (10) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla 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.
Rolla 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.
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 (12) vs (4) Mesquita
Mesquita 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.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rolla gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla stands and throws Mesquita's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (4) Mesquita
Rolla tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mesquita tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rolla wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mesquita's legs.
Mesquita manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (15) vs (6) Mesquita
Mesquita passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (15) vs (9) Mesquita
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Mesquita has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rolla defend it? Mesquita steps over the head and cranks it - Rolla is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mesquita!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Mesquita! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 85
Date: Oct 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 13 wins and 13 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 24 losses; Thomas Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bennett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rolla tries to avoid it but Bennett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rolla to the ground. Rolla escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt - Rolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Rolla fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bennett sprawls well initially but Rolla persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Bennett
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Bennett is defending the position.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bennett is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bennett is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Bennett
Bennett really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla controlling the pace for now.
Bennett has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (8) vs (0) Bennett
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bennett can't 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.#T1##SUB#
Rolla is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Bennett has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rolla has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Bennett taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rolla doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 84
Date: Oct 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 26 wins and 20 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curls tries to avoid it but Rolla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curls to the ground. Curls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rolla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curls is fending him off so far but Rolla persists. Nope, Curls circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Rolla throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Curls was covering up waiting for the punch and Rolla finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Rolla
Curls trying to control the position.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Curls manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Rolla
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #T1#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Curls 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Curls keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Rolla is not content to let Curls control the position.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla is not content to let Curls 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 trying to improve his position.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Curls pulls his head out easily.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Curls has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (8) vs (2) Rolla
Curls can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Curls (11) vs (2) Rolla
Curls trying to control.
Rolla is really stuck here.
Rolla prevents Curls from getting a body triangle.
Rolla is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Curls biding his time, looking for the opening.
Rolla tries to roll but Curls sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Rolla tries to break free.
#T6#
Rolla is keeping busy.
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rolla is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Curls to control.
Rolla turns into Curls and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (11) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Curls's guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla trying to control the action but Curls is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Rolla is thwarting Curls's attempts to control the position.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Curls is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8##SUB#
Rolla sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Curls doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Rolla 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 Curls - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
A relieved looking Jerry Curls 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 82
Date: Oct 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 13 wins and 11 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 118 wins and 63 losses; Matvey Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Rolla scores with a takedown into Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Pavlov
Rolla has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pavlov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Pavlov controls Rolla momentarily but Rolla frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying to keep Rolla in close.
#T1#
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla is really struggling to control Pavlov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Rolla is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Pavlov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rolla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rolla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Rolla has gone for a leg lock! Pavlov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Pavlov
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Pavlov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2##SUB2#
Rolla is trying to push Pavlov off with his feet but Pavlov grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Rolla's ankles and Rolla is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Matvey Pavlov!
During a confident post fight interview, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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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 37 wins and 22 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Rolla dives in and scores a takedown into Camara's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla advances to half guard.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla postures up.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Camara trying to control but Rolla postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (0) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla tries to take Camara's back but instead Camara uses the opportunity to regain half guard. #T1#
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Rolla pushing down on Camara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla.
Camara won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Camara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Camara 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.
Rolla passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Camara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camara's thigh. Camara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Camara seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Camara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (5) Rolla
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla passes Camara's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Camara is doing well to control the position and prevent Rolla from advancing to side control.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Camara won't allow it.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position.
Camara wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.
Camara gets back to full guard.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rolla is one step ahead there.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (2) vs (10) Rolla
Camara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara prevents Rolla from improving position. #SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Camara has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Camara. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Camara (6) vs (10) Rolla
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T6#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla 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.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Camara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camara is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Camara advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Camara presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Camara (13) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Camara works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Camara (16) vs (12) Rolla#SUB#
Camara is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Rolla with him. Rolla is trying to defend but Camara has an arm under the chin now! Rolla grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abubakar Camara!
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Bo Nickal! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nickal dives in and grabs Rolla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rolla pushes down on Nickal's head and hops out.
Rolla with the counter takedown but Nickal avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rolla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Nickal (0) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rolla tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nickal's legs. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nickal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 swings around for an armbar but Nickal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (2) vs (4) Rolla
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T1#
Nickal trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Nickal passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Nickal has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Rolla is controlling an arm, preventing Nickal from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nickal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickal wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
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.
Nickal prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.#T3#
Nickal wants to control the pace but Rolla is squirming around nicely.
Nickal prevents Rolla from getting the reversal.
Nickal manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nickal (8) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to escape but Nickal has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Rolla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nickal pulls his head out easily.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Nickal looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Rolla trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Nickal has control of the leg.
Rolla gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal preventing the sweep. #T6#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Nickal forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (11) vs (4) Rolla
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T7#
Rolla looking for a sweep but Nickal has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (13) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Nickal content just to control the position here.
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nickal passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Rolla seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Nickal happy to just control the position for now. #T9#
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nickal (16) vs (6) Rolla#SUB2#
Nickal makes his way to full guard, as Rolla worked for a kimura.
Nickal is trying to control the position but Rolla postures up.
Rolla trying to control but Nickal is working from the bottom.
Rolla stands and throws Nickal's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (16) vs (9) Rolla
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nickal! Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (16) vs (11) Rolla
Nickal wants to control but Rolla is having none of it.#T10#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Nickal manages to regain half guard.
Nickal moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Nickal is retaining full guard.
Nickal 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: Nickal (18) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Rolla gets full guard.
Rolla wants to control but Nickal passes easily into half guard.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working. #T11#
Rolla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Nickal manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (21) vs (11) Rolla
Nickal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nickal 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (24) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12#
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rolla keeps working.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nickal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nickal gets to mount! Rolla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Nickal (26) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to hold on but Nickal postures up.
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T13#
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.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Rolla is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nickal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nickal passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nickal (29) vs (11) Rolla
Nickal taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Nickal is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rolla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal takes the fight on points by 29 to 11.
Bo Nickal 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 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Rolla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Judge to the ground. Rolla is now in Judge's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Judge
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Judge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Judge#T1#
Rolla fails to advance to Judge's back. #SUB#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Judge turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (2) Judge
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Judge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (5) Judge
Judge trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LĂ©Crucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rolla prevents Judge from improving position.
Rolla is trying to improve his position.
Judge taking a breather here.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Judge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T3#
Judge won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Judge is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Judge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Judge has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Judge
Rolla tries to buck Judge off but Judge is having none of it.
Rolla looks to move to half guard but instead Judge has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (5) vs (10) Judge
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Judge trying to control but Rolla is having none of it. #T4#
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.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Judge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Rolla working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Judge has passed into half guard!
Rolla wants to improve his position but Judge is controlling well.
#T5#
Judge wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it. #SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Judge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rolla tries to roll over but Judge keeps him under control.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Judge has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (13) Judge
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (5) vs (16) Judge#T6#
Rolla tries to break free.
Judge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Judge keeps control of the position easily here as Rolla tries to buck him off.
Rolla is really stuck here.
Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla trying to control the hands but Judge won't let him.
Judge keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
#T7#
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Judge tries to get the hooks in deep but Rolla pushed the leg off.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #T8##SUB#
Rolla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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 trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9##SUB#
Rolla has an active guard here but Judge has managed to pass into half guard.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla 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.
Judge wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Judge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10#
Rolla 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.
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 (7) vs (16) Judge
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Judge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Judge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Judge defends it. #SUB#
Judge is defending against the submission attempts here by Rolla.
#T11#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Judge defending well.
Judge wants to control but Rolla is keeping busy.
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Judge reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (18) Judge#SUB#
Rolla has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Judge 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 Rolla. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (21) Judge
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Judge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Judge's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Judge prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Judge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla is pressing down on Judge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla wants to control the position but Judge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T13#
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Judge has control of the leg. #SUB#
Rolla looking for a kimura from the bottom but Judge passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (24) Judge
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Judge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (26) Judge
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Judge has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (7) vs (29) Judge
Judge has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla can't escape the position.
Will Judge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Rolla can't escape the position.
Rolla wants to control his opponent's hands but Judge gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge wins on points by 29 to 7.
After the big win, Ricky Judge made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toehold napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toehold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Toehold. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (4) vs (4) Rolla
Toehold working away.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold controlling from side mount.
Rolla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Toehold is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (6) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Rolla looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (9) vs (4) Rolla
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
Rolla breaks Toehold's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (9) vs (6) Rolla#T1#
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
Rolla is looking to advance position but Toehold has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (13) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Toehold trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Toehold has moved into half guard.
#T3#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (16) vs (6) Rolla
Toehold manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (19) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla tries to roll over but Toehold keeps him under control.#T4#
Rolla wants to get back to full guard but Toehold has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (22) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg. #T5#
Rolla is persisting with the attempt 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.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Toehold prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T6#
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Toehold has passed into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla has a hand on Toehold's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Toehold takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (25) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (28) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Toehold tries to keep control of the position but Rolla is staying busy.
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Toehold's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (28) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (28) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla working away.
Rolla tries to move to mount but Toehold blocks the move with his legs.
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (28) vs (13) Rolla#T9#
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Rolla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Toehold manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Toehold stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Toehold defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (28) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Toehold turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (30) vs (15) Rolla#T10#
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Toehold passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (33) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Toehold has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (36) vs (15) Rolla
Rolla is trying to break free.
#T11#
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla is working to get back to half guard.
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.#T12#
Rolla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Toehold trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla tries to reverse the position but Toehold maintains control.
Toehold tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla 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: Toehold (36) vs (17) Rolla#T13#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Rolla stands and throws Toehold's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (36) vs (20) Rolla
Toehold stops Rolla from passing to mount. #T14##SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Toehold prevents Rolla from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Toehold has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Toehold. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Toehold (40) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 40 to 20.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold 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 72
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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 9 losses; Tyler Alvarez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alvarez's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alvarez (0) vs (2) Rolla
Alvarez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Alvarez (0) vs (5) Rolla
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Alvarez denies him.
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.#SUB2#
Rolla has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Alvarez is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rolla yanks on the arm and Alvarez is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rolla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio Rolla! |
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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 37 wins and 20 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla fails with the takedown.#TD#
Kamenev 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: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kamenev is one step ahead there.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Kamenev has moved into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Kamenev prevents Rolla from improving 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.#T1#
Rolla wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Kamenev stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kamenev has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kamenev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kamenev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (7) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (10) vs (0) Rolla
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Kamenev to control.
Kamenev doesn't have the hooks in and Rolla manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (10) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kamenev is keeping the position.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (10) vs (5) Rolla
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here.
Kamenev prevents Rolla from improving position. #T4##SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kamenev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rolla but great work by Kamenev. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (14) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Kamenev has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (16) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla 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: Kamenev (16) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla passes Kamenev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kamenev trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
Rolla works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (16) vs (10) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but Kamenev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Kamenev. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (18) vs (10) Rolla#T5#
Kamenev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kamenev won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Kamenev has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Rolla tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Kamenev controlling the pace.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kamenev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kamenev's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kamenev (18) vs (14) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Kamenev is defending well. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kamenev is doing well to defend. Rolla seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kamenev is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla slaps away a takedown attempt from Toehold, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Rolla changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Toehold looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Toehold (0) vs (4) Rolla
Toehold is trying to control Rolla's posture but Rolla avoids it.
Toehold tries to buck Rolla off but Rolla is having none of it.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Toehold knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Toehold stops Rolla from passing to mount. #T1#
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toehold has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolla is trying to move to mount but Toehold reverses beautifully and ends up in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Rolla 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.
Rolla is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toehold has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (8) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla tries to roll but Toehold sticks to his back.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla 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.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (8) vs (6) Rolla
Toehold keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Toehold might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Toehold has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (10) vs (6) Rolla
Toehold stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T5#
Rolla keeping full guard, as Toehold tries to pass. #SUB2#
Rolla has his foot on Toehold's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toehold works his way back into a safe position though.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toehold gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Toehold from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toehold forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Toehold jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (13) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Toehold has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toehold (15) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Toehold has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (18) vs (6) Rolla
Rolla tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
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.#T7#
Rolla 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.
Rolla trying to control the action but Toehold just sinks the hooks in.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T8#
Rolla just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold controls the position.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Toehold is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Toehold. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Toehold's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (18) vs (8) Rolla
Toehold pulls Rolla in close to his closed guard and prevents Rolla from doing any damage or advancing position.
Toehold looking to control.
#T9#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla passes Toehold's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Rolla 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.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10##SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Toehold is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla trying to advance position but Toehold counters by regaining guard.
Rolla forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla trying to work for an americana but Toehold has managed to regain full guard.
#T11#
Toehold can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Toehold is trying to maintain the position but Rolla is very close to passing his half guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Toehold defending well. #T12#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Toehold! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (18) vs (11) Rolla
Toehold has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (18) vs (14) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Toehold showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Toehold, looking for the choke. #T13##SUB2#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Toehold trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Toehold preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rolla. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Toehold has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rolla looking to break Toehold's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Toehold remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Toehold trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Toehold is defending well. #SUB2#
Toehold is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Toehold defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold takes the fight on points by 18 to 14.
Tommy Toehold retains his super heavyweight title!
Tommy Toehold 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 67
Date: Aug 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 42 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Petersen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rolla sprawls well initially but Petersen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Rolla is trying to control but can't.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Petersen has passed into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla's coaches at LĂ©Crucible have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Petersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petersen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rolla's guard.
Petersen prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Rolla won't allow it.
Petersen wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Petersen is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Petersen trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen is trying to control. Rolla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Rolla 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.
Petersen looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Petersen showing good wrestling skills 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 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: Rolla (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla postures up.
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Petersen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Petersen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Petersen controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Petersen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Petersen trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T7#
Rolla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla looking to control.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Petersen pushes his legs off easily.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
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 (4) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen is trying to keep Rolla in close.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Petersen trying to control the position.
#T9#
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla passes into half guard.
Petersen won't allow Rolla to pass to mount. #SUB#
Rolla maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Petersen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rolla has cracked it and Petersen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio Rolla!
The defeated Conald Petersen had this to say: 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 33 losses; Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla shoots in looking for a takedown but Trump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rolla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Trump feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Trump moves into range and clinches up with Rolla.#TD2#
Trump gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Trump
My spies in Gumburcules Gym inform me that Trump has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rolla wants to improve his position but Trump is controlling well.
Trump trying to mount his opponent but Rolla defends it.
Trump works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (5) Trump
Rolla is looking to improve his position but Trump isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Trump content just to control the position here.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Rolla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Trump.
Rolla's coaches at LĂ©Crucible 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.
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Trump has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (8) Trump#SUB2#
Trump 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, Rolla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T2#
Rolla is really stuck here.
Trump has good solid back control here.
Rolla breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (8) Trump
Rolla passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (8) Trump
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Trump instead regains half guard.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Trump reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (5) vs (10) Trump#T3#
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Trump might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rolla haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Trump passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (13) Trump
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Trump is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trump slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (16) Trump
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Rolla is trying to control Trump's posture but Trump avoids it.
Trump trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T5#
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Trump keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolla struggling a bit here.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Trump staying calm.#T6#
Rolla tries to bench press Trump off him but Trump keeps the position.
Trump wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.#T7#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Trump passes Rolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Rolla gets full guard.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Trump 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. #SUB#
Rolla throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Trump escapes and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (19) Trump#T9#
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Trump wants to take a breather but Rolla manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Trump.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #T10#
Rolla is trying to hold Trump in close to prevent damage but Trump has managed to pass into half guard.
Rolla wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Trump controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rolla is looking to sweep but instead, Trump has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Rolla has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trump escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (22) Trump#T11#
Rolla is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trump controls the position.
Trump trying to control the position but Rolla is working away.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Trump's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Trump has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (25) Trump#T12#
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.
Trump moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (5) vs (28) Trump
Trump biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T13##SUB2#
Trump working for a choke but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Trump trying to control momentarily.
Trump keeps control of the position as Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla breaks Trump's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (28) Trump
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Trump has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (7) vs (30) Trump
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Trump from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trump wins on points by 30 to 7.
Donald Trump thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ahokas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Ahokas
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Ahokas has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Ahokas
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T1#
Rolla tries to roll over but Ahokas keeps him under control.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (4) vs (7) Ahokas#SUB#
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Ahokas manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Ahokas.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (4) vs (9) Ahokas
Rolla trying to keep a closed guard but Ahokas is proving a slippery customer.
Ahokas pushing down on Rolla's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rolla wants to sweep but Ahokas has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (4) vs (12) Ahokas
Rolla tries to buck Ahokas off but Ahokas is having none of it.#T2#
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ahokas off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (8) vs (12) Ahokas#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rolla working for the choke. #SUB#
Ahokas defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a choke. Ahokas gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Ahokas manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (8) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ahokas trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ahokas stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ahokas puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but Ahokas is controlling well.
Ahokas stalling.
Ahokas prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T4#
Rolla wants to control but Ahokas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ahokas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ahokas's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (12) vs (14) Ahokas
Rolla has the hooks in. Ahokas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ahokas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Ahokas defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T5#
Ahokas trying to control the action but Rolla just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rolla avoiding Ahokas 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
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, Ahokas has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ahokas defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T6#
I really don't envy Ahokas right now.
#SUB#
Rolla has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Ahokas! Can he survive? No! He's out! Rolla gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 76 wins and 31 losses; Donald Trump! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Trump moves into the clinch successfully.
Rolla drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trump pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Trump clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Trump is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Rolla can't fight it off and eventually Trump manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Trump (2) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla 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: Trump (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (2) vs (5) Rolla
Trump wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trump tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Rolla fails to advance to Trump's back. #T1#
Trump wants to control but Rolla is having none of it.
Rolla tries to control but Trump wriggling away.
Rolla fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Trump has worked his arm free - good work by Trump!
Trump prevents Rolla from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Trump's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Trump is defending well.
Trump might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Trump denies him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trump, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Trump is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rolla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rolla trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom.
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.
Rolla prevents Trump from improving his position.#T3##SUB2#
Rolla looking for a submission but Trump manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Trump is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Trump desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Rolla is looking to pass Trump's guard but actually Trump recovers to full guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trump's guard. #T4#
Trump is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Trump (6) vs (5) Rolla
Trump is trying to stick to Rolla's back but Rolla is turning into Trump. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Trump's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Rolla. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (6) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (6) vs (10) Rolla
Trump stops Rolla from passing to mount.
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Trump (6) vs (12) Rolla
Trump 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: Trump (8) vs (12) Rolla
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T5#
Trump forces his way into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Trump controlling the action here.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Trump has control of the leg.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T6#
Rolla wants to sweep here but Trump controlling him for the moment.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trump puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Trump stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Trump wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T7#
Trump won't allow Rolla 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.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Trump tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Rolla 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: Trump (8) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Trump is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T8#
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla is pushing down on Trump's leg trying to pass to half guard. Trump is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rolla is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Trump gets full guard.
Trump keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Trump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Trump keeps moving. #T9#
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Trump is retaining full guard.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rolla looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trump is looking to improve his position.
Trump is staying active underneath Rolla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rolla is looking to pass Trump's guard but actually Trump recovers to full guard.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T10##SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trump sees it coming and defends easily.
Trump trying to hold on to Rolla's head to control him but Rolla postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Trump manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Trump looking for a sweep. Not yet Trump, not yet.
Trump keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Trump is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (14) Rolla
Trump preventing the sweep.
Trump trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (10) vs (16) Rolla#T11##SUB#
Trump looking for a guillotine here but Rolla defends easily.
Trump controlling the position.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trump swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rolla trying to control but Trump is working from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Trump is keeping the position.#T12#
Rolla passes Trump's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolla works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (19) Rolla
Trump manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla is pressing down on Trump's thigh, looking to free his foot. Trump is holding on for now.
Well,Trump is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Trump is looking to control Rolla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Trump is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla fails to move to back control. #T13#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but instead Trump manages to regain half guard.
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Trump! Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (10) vs (25) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but Trump turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trump. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (25) Rolla
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (12) vs (27) Rolla
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla trying to control the action but Trump is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rolla works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Trump (12) vs (30) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Trump sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (30) Rolla
Trump preventing the sweep.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Trump (14) vs (32) Rolla
Rolla passes Trump's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Trump is looking to control Rolla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trump avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trump is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 32 to 14. |
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Event:
CWC 396
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 67 wins and 39 losses; Judas Priest! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Priest clinches up with Rolla and pushes him back against the ropes.
Rolla goes for a takedown attempt but Priest pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Priest clinches up with Rolla and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD#
Priest is trying to trip Rolla. He has hold of a leg but Rolla 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) Rolla
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Priest from controlling successfully.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rolla 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.
Rolla 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priest trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Priest is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Priest trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priest tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Priest is sitting in close to Rolla's body. Rolla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Priest is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Priest is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rolla.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
CWC 393 Peterson vs Ottke
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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 18 losses; Abubakar Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla tries for a takedown but Camara sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Camara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rolla sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Rolla gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (0) 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 trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camara's thigh. Camara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla is looking to pass into half guard but Camara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camara is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (2) Rolla#T1#
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Rolla 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: Camara (2) vs (4) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla trying to control the action but Camara is working from the bottom.
Camara wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Camara is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla passes Camara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Camara'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.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Rolla eventually gives up the hold.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Camara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rolla pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Rolla moves into full mount! Camara won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla tries to take his opponent's back but Camara turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (4) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla 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: Camara (4) vs (9) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura here.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working. #T4#
Rolla moves into full mount! Camara won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (4) vs (12) Rolla
Camara 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.
Rolla is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Camara reverses the position - he's now on top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (12) Rolla
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (6) vs (14) Rolla
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Rolla trying to move into half guard but instead Camara has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (8) vs (14) Rolla
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #T6#
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Camara preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camara passes into half guard.
Camara passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (11) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camara wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Camara trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla is trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Rolla defends it. #T8#
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Camara is working for a submission of some sort.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Camara is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rolla defends it well. #T9#
Rolla wants to improve his position but Camara is controlling well.
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Camara uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (14) vs (14) Rolla
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Camara is really struggling to control Rolla but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rolla gets back to half guard.
Camara prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Camara perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rolla isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Camara stacks Rolla 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 Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (17) vs (14) Rolla
Camara wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (17) vs (16) Rolla
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Rolla is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well. #T13##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Camara sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Camara is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Camara trying to control from the bottom.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Camara is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla seems to be working for a kimura but Camara defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rolla is working for an americana but Camara has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Rolla was thinking about the submission.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (19) vs (16) Rolla
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camara (19) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla passes Camara's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 19 to 18.
Our winner, Abubakar Camara, 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 390
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 44 wins and 34 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rolla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kakuto as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Rolla tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Rolla#SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rolla.#T1#
Rolla 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.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla passes Kakuto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolla prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Rolla is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rolla is looking to take a break and control but Kakuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kakuto makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kakuto.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kakuto working for a triangle but Rolla defends it easily.
Rolla won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakuto is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Rolla passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kakuto! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla is looking to work his way around to Kakuto's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Rolla is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kakuto is surviving well by controlling Rolla's body position as best he can.
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Rolla looking to control but Kakuto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (2) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Kakuto manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (11) Rolla#SUB#
Kakuto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kakuto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kakuto wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (11) Rolla
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Rolla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kakuto.
Rolla is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla is trying to reverse the position but instead Kakuto has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (10) vs (11) Rolla
I really don't envy Rolla right 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.
Rolla turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (10) vs (13) Rolla#T6#
Kakuto 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.
Rolla wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving.
Kakuto 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.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla passes into half guard.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Rolla pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kakuto wants to improve his position but Rolla is controlling well.
Rolla works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (16) Rolla#T7##SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kakuto manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
Rolla passes Kakuto's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kakuto is just riding it out for now. Rolla eventually gives up the hold.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (16) Rolla
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Kakuto from controlling successfully. #T8#
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (12) vs (18) Rolla
Kakuto keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (14) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla looking to control but Kakuto passes into half guard.
Kakuto is pressing down on Rolla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rolla is holding on for now.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (17) vs (18) Rolla
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape. #T9#
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.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Kakuto is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
Kakuto looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rolla tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.#T11#
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (20) Rolla
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet. #SUB#
Rolla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kakuto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolla has managed to get both his arms back between Kakuto's legs - danger averted.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rolla won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
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 (19) vs (20) Rolla
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Kakuto trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (19) vs (22) Rolla#T12#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (21) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (24) vs (22) Rolla
Rolla slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T13#
Rolla gets back to full guard.
Rolla 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.
Rolla lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (24) vs (24) Rolla
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (24) vs (27) Rolla
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Rolla passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (24) vs (29) Rolla
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Rolla prevents Kakuto from improving his position.
Rolla moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (24) vs (32) Rolla#SUB2#
Kakuto defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rolla.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rolla working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 32 to 24.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'KyĹŤ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CWC 384
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 London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla fails with a takedown attempt.
Clubber tries to counter by clinching up but Rolla breaks away and moves out of range.
Rolla shoots and misses #CL#
and Clubber counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Clubber is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rolla can't fight it off and eventually Clubber manages to take the fight to the floor. Rolla looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Rolla
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla 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) Rolla#SUB#
Clubber looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Clubber defends it. #T1#
Clubber is pressing down on Rolla's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Clubber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clubber keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (2) vs (7) Rolla
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Clubber doesn't allow it.
Clubber slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T2#
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (10) Rolla
Clubber tries to lock up and control but Rolla gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rolla wants to take Clubber's back here but Clubber is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rolla avoids the attempt from Clubber to control.#SUB2#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Clubber has worked his arm free - good work by Clubber!
Clubber manages to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Clubber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clubber won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Rolla moves into full mount! Clubber won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (2) vs (13) Rolla
Clubber is controlling an arm, preventing Rolla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rolla prevents Clubber from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Clubber turns into him and now he's in Rolla's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (4) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Clubber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T4#
Clubber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clubber passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (7) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Clubber looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (13) Rolla
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla breaks Clubber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (10) vs (15) Rolla
Clubber keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass.
Clubber looking to control.
#T5#
Rolla preventing the sweep.
Clubber looking to control but Rolla passes into half guard.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (18) Rolla
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Clubber (10) vs (20) Rolla
Rolla is trying to take his opponent's back.
Clubber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clubber stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rolla takes Clubber's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Clubber is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (23) Rolla#T6#
Clubber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Clubber is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Clubber (10) vs (26) Rolla#SUB2#
Clubber 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 Rolla gets his way!
#SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T7##SUB2#
Clubber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Clubber trying to control the hands but Rolla won't let him. #SUB2#
Clubber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clubber tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Rolla goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Clubber escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (12) vs (26) Rolla#T8#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber trying to pass the guard but Rolla defending well.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla trying to hold on to Clubber's head to control him but Clubber postures up.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Clubber with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Clubber prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Clubber trying to control from half guard but Rolla is working away.
Rolla gets full guard.
Clubber stands and throws Rolla's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (15) vs (26) Rolla
Clubber wants to control but Rolla is keeping him busy.
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Rolla is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clubber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber not doing much here.
#SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clubber wants to take a breather but Rolla is having none of it.
Clubber wants to pass the guard but Rolla is defending well. #SUB#
Clubber is trying to work for a kimura but Rolla is defending well.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (15) vs (30) Rolla#T11#
Rolla is not going to allow Clubber to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Rolla patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rolla looking to break Clubber's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Clubber remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rolla will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Clubber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Clubber manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Clubber.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (30) Rolla
Clubber trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clubber's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (17) vs (32) Rolla
Rolla is pushing down on Clubber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Clubber is fighting to maintain full guard but Rolla has managed to sneak the leg through.#T12##SUB2#
Rolla is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (35) Rolla
Clubber can't do much from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla tries to move to full mount but Clubber actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Clubber sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rolla seems to be looking for submissions.
#T13#
Rolla prevents Clubber from improving his position.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clubber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clubber is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Clubber is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (17) vs (38) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Clubber rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (19) vs (38) Rolla
Clubber trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom. #T14#
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clubber is one step ahead there.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Clubber stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla wins on points by 38 to 19. |
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Event:
CWC 380
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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 33 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kakuto (4) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rolla manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (2) Rolla
Kakuto gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Rolla preventing the sweep. #T1#
Rolla pushes down on Kakuto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kakuto knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Kakuto is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rolla is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kakuto sees it coming and defends easily.
Kakuto is looking for a sweep. Rolla is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but Kakuto defending well.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rolla slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (5) Rolla
Rolla tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Kakuto defends it.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Rolla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kakuto does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rolla is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Rolla
Kakuto is trying to improve his position.
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T3#
Kakuto is looking for a sweep.
Kakuto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Rolla has control of the leg.
Kakuto is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (11) Rolla
Rolla moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is hanging on to Kakuto's back as he tries to escape.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Rolla tightening his grip on Kakuto, looking for the choke.
Rolla tries to keep control of the position but Kakuto is staying busy.
Kakuto manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Kakuto.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla 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.#T4#
Rolla wants to hit a sweep here but Kakuto passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rolla there! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (9) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Rolla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rolla moves into full guard.
#T5##SUB2#
Kakuto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakuto has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Kakuto is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kakuto is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Kakuto to get to half guard.
Rolla tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg. #T6#
Kakuto takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rolla is looking to improve his position.
Rolla works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto preventing the sweep. #T7##SUB2#
Rolla looking for subs off his back but Kakuto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kakuto prevents Rolla from improving his position.
Rolla trying to get back to full guard but Kakuto takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (12) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Rolla is still trying to improve position.
Kakuto looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rolla is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto'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.
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Rolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Kakuto controlling from mount. #SUB#
Kakuto has hold of Rolla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rolla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rolla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Rolla has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (15) vs (14) Rolla
Rolla tries to break free.
Rolla is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kakuto working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11##SUB#
Rolla fending off the submission attempt from Kakuto.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Kakuto trying to control.
Rolla turns into Kakuto and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (15) vs (16) Rolla#T12#
Rolla forces his way into half guard.
Rolla uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (15) vs (19) Rolla
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kakuto is holding on tight.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Kakuto regains half guard.
Kakuto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kakuto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rolla manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (17) vs (19) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Kakuto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (20) vs (19) Rolla#T13#
Kakuto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Rolla! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (22) vs (19) Rolla
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Kakuto looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rolla tries to hold on but Kakuto postures up.
Rolla 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: Kakuto (22) vs (21) Rolla#T14#
Rolla stopping the sweep attempt from Kakuto.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Kakuto 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.
Rolla trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakuto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (24) vs (21) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kakuto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rolla wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 24 to 21.
Tsuyoi Kakuto took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Fantasy Threads for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Ren Mimura.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Rolla gets a double leg takedown into Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (0) Toussaint
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toussaint swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolla advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (5) vs (0) Toussaint
Rolla advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (7) vs (0) Toussaint
Rolla wants to take Toussaint's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Rolla wants to finish this one by submission but Toussaint is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rolla.
Toussaint can't escape the position.
Toussaint regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Toussaint is defending the position.
Toussaint is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rolla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rolla's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (7) vs (4) Toussaint
Rolla trying to control the hands but Toussaint won't let him. #SUB2#
Toussaint working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Rolla is doing well to defend. Toussaint seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Rolla is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 6 losses; Mapuche Matariki!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Matariki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Matariki wants it to stay on the feet.#TD2#
Matariki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rolla (0) vs (4) Matariki
Rolla manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matariki's best efforts.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matariki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (7) Matariki
Rolla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LĂ©Crucible, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matariki pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Rolla wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (10) Matariki
Matariki is looking to control Rolla but Rolla is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rolla is in bad spot here.
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rolla tries to escape the position.
#T2#
What can Rolla do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Rolla is working hard here to advance position.
Rolla wants to control his opponent's hands but Matariki gets his hands free.
Matariki controls the action.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Matariki controlling well, preventing Rolla from escaping the position.
#T3#
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Matariki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki controlling from mount. #T4#
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki controlling the position easily from mount.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki tries to control but Rolla wriggling away.
Rolla is looking to get to half guard.#T5#
Matariki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matariki tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Rolla is trying desperately to improve position.
Matariki wants to take Rolla's back but he can't do it this time.
Rolla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7##SUB2#
Matariki looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rolla working to try and regain half guard.
Matariki fails to move to back control.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T8##SUB#
Rolla actively working from the bottom here.
Rolla tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Matariki has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (0) vs (13) Matariki
Matariki looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rolla can't escape the position.
#T9#
Matariki looking to control but Rolla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matariki manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rolla to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (16) Matariki
Matariki controls the action.
Rolla rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Matariki has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (0) vs (19) Matariki#T10#
Matariki has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki trying to control.
Rolla can't escape the position.
Matariki controlling from the back.
Rolla tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Rolla wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rolla doesn't escape.
Will Matariki go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Matariki has the hooks in. Rolla is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rolla manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Rolla.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (19) Matariki
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matariki swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Matariki controlling Rolla's posture.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Matariki is keeping the position.
Matariki keeping moving, preventing Rolla from controlling successfully. #T13#
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla pushing down on Matariki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Rolla 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. Matariki tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
CWC 366
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 New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hirsch shoots in for a takedown but Rolla shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rolla. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hirsch (0) vs (4) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirsch, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Hirsch sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (2) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Hirsch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T1#
Rolla is pressing down on Hirsch's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Hirsch pushes his legs off easily.
Hirsch is pushing down on Rolla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rolla is fighting to maintain full guard but Hirsch has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Rolla gets full guard.
Hirsch won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard.
Hirsch looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hirsch won't allow Rolla to sweep him here.
Hirsch sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Rolla wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Hirsch stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hirsch is one step ahead there.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Rolla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla manages to get back to half guard.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T5#
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla wants to improve his position but instead Hirsch has moved into half guard.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rolla looking for submissions off his back.
Hirsch not doing much here.
Hirsch prevents Rolla from improving his position.#T6#
Rolla is looking to get back to full guard here but Hirsch has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (8) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla is looking to regain half guard here but Hirsch keeps moving and retains side control.
Rolla is trying to work for a sweep but Hirsch has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (10) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla regains half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Hirsch keeps him under control.#T7#
Hirsch controlling the pace.
Rolla is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hirsch's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hirsch's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (10) vs (8) Rolla#SUB2#
Hirsch defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms. #SUB2#
Rolla is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hirsch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Hirsch is having to fend off submission attempts from Rolla, who is looking to sink in the choke. Rolla doesn't have the hooks in though and Hirsch manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (12) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rolla is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rolla working for submissions but it's allowed Hirsch to get to half guard.
Rolla manages to get to full guard.
Hirsch looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Rolla being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (15) vs (8) Rolla
A lull in the action here as Hirsch stalls from top position.
Rolla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hirsch off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hirsch (15) vs (12) Rolla#T10##SUB2#
Hirsch is in a bad position with Rolla working for a choke. Hirsch manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hirsch (17) vs (12) Rolla
Hirsch stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Rolla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hirsch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hirsch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rolla throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hirsch uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (20) vs (12) Rolla
Hirsch moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (22) vs (12) Rolla#T11#
Rolla has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (25) vs (12) Rolla
Hirsch is riding his opponent, not letting Rolla buck him off.
Rolla tries to roll but Hirsch sticks to his back.
Rolla rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rolla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet. #T12#
Hirsch forces his way into half guard.
Hirsch works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (28) vs (12) Rolla
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 can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rolla is looking to escape.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount.
Rolla manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Rolla moves into full guard.
Rolla keeping full guard, as Hirsch tries to pass.
Rolla keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
Hirsch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Rolla 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#
Rolla is looking for a triangle here but Hirsch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hirsch (31) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hirsch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hirsch (33) vs (12) Rolla
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rolla tries to improve his position but instead Hirsch has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hirsch (36) vs (12) Rolla
Rolla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hirsch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch takes the fight on points by 36 to 12.
After winning the bout, Harry Hirsch 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 363
Date: Apr 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 18 wins and 19 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ozymandias shoots in for a takedown but Rolla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Rolla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (2) Rolla
Rolla wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rolla moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (0) vs (5) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozymandias is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Rolla is working to tighten his grip on Ozymandias's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ozymandias has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Rolla is really squeezing tight and eventually Ozymandias passes out! Rolla breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
CWC 360
Date: Apr 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 23 losses; Arthur Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rolla fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kincaid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kincaid.
Rolla goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kincaid prevents it.
#TD2#
Kincaid lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rolla (0) vs (2) Kincaid#SUB#
Rolla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincaid wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.
Rolla seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (2) vs (2) Kincaid
Kincaid trying to keep a closed guard but Rolla is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rolla drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kincaid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kincaid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kincaid! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (2) vs (6) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rolla's legs. #T1#
Rolla is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Kincaid is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kincaid advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (2) vs (8) Kincaid
Kincaid is looking to work his way around to Rolla's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Rolla 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: Rolla (4) vs (8) Kincaid
Kincaid keeping full guard, as Rolla tries to pass. #SUB2#
Kincaid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Kincaid is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rolla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rolla slips nicely into half guard.
Rolla passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (7) vs (8) Kincaid
Rolla prevents Kincaid from getting the reversal.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Kincaid doesn't allow it.
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.#T3##SUB#
Rolla looking to secure an arm triangle but Kincaid defends it well.
Kincaid prevents Rolla from taking his back.#SUB#
Rolla working for a guillotine from mount but Kincaid is in no mood to give up.
Kincaid can't escape the position.
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Kincaid doesn't allow it.
Kincaid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kincaid is trying desperately to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Rolla jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kincaid manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Rolla tries to move to mount but Kincaid blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (9) vs (8) Kincaid
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Kincaid doesn't allow it.
Kincaid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Rolla looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kincaid is working to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Kincaid is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kincaid has given up his back. Will we see Rolla going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (12) vs (8) Kincaid
Rolla doesn't have the hooks in and Kincaid manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (12) vs (10) Kincaid#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a triangle but Kincaid pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kincaid defends well.
Kincaid tries to free his leg and advance position but Rolla is retaining full guard.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Rolla manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kincaid manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (14) vs (10) Kincaid#SUB2#
Rolla got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kincaid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rolla has managed to get both his arms back between Kincaid's legs - danger averted.
Rolla trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kincaid looking to control.
Kincaid can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kincaid gets back to full guard.
Kincaid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kincaid is keeping the position for now.
Kincaid wants to sweep but no luck.
Kincaid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (14) vs (12) Kincaid#T7#
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Kincaid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kincaid has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Rolla is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kincaid defends well.
Kincaid stopping the sweep attempt from Rolla.
Kincaid is looking to advance position but Rolla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (18) vs (12) Kincaid
Kincaid is desperately trying to improve his position but Rolla has a good base and remains in mount.
Rolla pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T8##SUB#
Rolla has control of Kincaid's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kincaid regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kincaid 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.
Kincaid is looking to improve his position.
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.
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Kincaid is defending well. #SUB2#
Kincaid with the active half guard here but Rolla passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (21) vs (12) Kincaid#SUB#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well. #T9#
Kincaid is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rolla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kincaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kincaid is looking to regain half guard here but Rolla keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rolla wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kincaid, who protects the arm well.
Kincaid tries to buck Rolla off but Rolla is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Rolla tries for a kimura but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid tries to bench press Rolla off him but Rolla keeps the position.
Kincaid prevents Rolla from moving into mount.
Rolla advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (23) vs (12) Kincaid
Kincaid has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rolla (26) vs (12) Kincaid
Kincaid is in bad spot here.
#T11#
Kincaid is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Kincaid defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Kincaid showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Rolla working for the choke. #SUB#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kincaid has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Rolla is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T12#
Kincaid rolls, trying to escape but Rolla keeps control of the position.
Kincaid manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rolla's guard. Nice work there by Kincaid.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rolla (26) vs (14) Kincaid#SUB#
Rolla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kincaid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Kincaid drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rolla looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rolla looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rolla! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rolla (30) vs (14) Kincaid
Kincaid struggling a bit here.#T13#
Rolla tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Rolla is trying to get an arm triangle but Kincaid is defending well.
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rolla advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rolla (32) vs (14) Kincaid
Kincaid is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rolla seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kincaid is holding on tight.
#T14#
Kincaid tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Rolla moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kincaid has worked his arm free - good work by Kincaid!
Rolla tries to advance position but instead Kincaid slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Kincaid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Kincaid is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rolla (35) vs (14) Kincaid
Kincaid tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kincaid stops Rolla from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kincaid is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kincaid and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolla takes the fight on points by 35 to 14. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 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 Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rolla dives in and grabs Doe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Doe pushes down on Rolla's head and hops out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Doe stuffs the takedown.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rolla but Rolla pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Doe shoots in and gets a takedown into Rolla's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (0) Rolla
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doe wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Doe passes Rolla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rolla tries to roll over but Doe keeps him under control.
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.#SUB2#
Rolla looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Rolla is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Doe jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (5) vs (0) Rolla
Rolla tries to improve position but can't.
Doe controlling from side mount.
Doe trying to control the action but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Doe is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rolla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rolla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Doe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2##SUB#
Doe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rolla wants to control but Doe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Doe is stalling here. Rolla is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Doe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rolla has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Doe (5) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla trying to control the position but Doe is working away.
Doe is looking for a sweep.
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Rolla has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Doe (5) vs (6) Rolla#T3#
Rolla trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rolla looking to take Doe's back but Doe rolls and after a scramble, Doe ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Doe to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (7) vs (6) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doe has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Doe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (6) Rolla
Doe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rolla is looking to reverse the position.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Rolla sneaks back into half guard.
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.
Doe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rolla manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Doe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doe wants to pass the guard but Rolla is keeping the position.#T5##SUB2#
Rolla looking for a guillotine here but Doe defends easily.
Doe stays in close to Rolla's body and controls the position.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (10) vs (8) Rolla
Rolla pushes down on Doe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rolla prevents Doe from improving his position.
Doe won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Doe is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (10) vs (11) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (12) vs (11) Rolla
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Rolla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rolla looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Doe has picked Rolla up and slammed him! Rolla can't keep hold of the triangle and Doe manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (15) vs (11) Rolla
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Rolla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rolla is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T7#
Rolla regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Doe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rolla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Doe has managed to get both his arms back between Rolla's legs - danger averted.
Doe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Doe postures up.
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rolla is trying to control the position but Doe postures up.
Rolla wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Doe wants to control from the top but Rolla keeps moving.
Rolla looking for a sweep. Not yet Rolla, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rolla is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (15) vs (13) Rolla
Doe 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.
Rolla trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Rolla trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Doe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (17) vs (13) Rolla
Rolla 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.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.#T9#
Doe trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Rolla working a defensive guard here.
Doe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rolla 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#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Doe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rolla is tightening it up a little... Doe has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Doe reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Doe taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
CWC 352
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 26 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rio Rolla!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolla feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rolla shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lima napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lima (0) vs (4) Rolla
Rolla wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lima is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rolla works to advance to full mount. Lima defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (6) Rolla
Lima is squirming around, avoiding Rolla's attempts to control the action.
Lima wants to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to control but Lima is having none of it.
Rolla moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (0) vs (9) Rolla#T1##SUB2#
Rolla is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lima has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Rolla working for the choke.
Lima turns into Rolla and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lima (2) vs (9) Rolla
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima trying to control but Rolla is working from the bottom.
Lima is looking to advance position but Rolla has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lima (2) vs (13) Rolla
Lima is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolla wants to take Lima's back here but Lima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lima tries to hold on but Rolla pushes him away.
Lima's coaches at Alpha Brasil 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.
Lima tries to reverse the position but Rolla maintains control.#SUB2#
Rolla is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lima to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lima shrugs it off.
Lima wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lima (2) vs (16) Rolla#SUB2#
Rolla working for a choke but Lima is defending well.
Lima trying to control the position but Rolla manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Rolla looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lima defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rolla's arms.
I really don't envy Lima right now.
Our spies down at at LĂ©Crucible inform us that Rolla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Rolla is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Lima has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rolla has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Lima taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rolla doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rio Rolla! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Rolla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paul to the mat! Paul manages to get full guard.
Rolla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul can't keep his opponent in guard - Rolla advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rolla working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Paul's thigh. Paul counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rolla passes Paul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Paul defends it. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura but Paul is defending it quite comfortably.
Rolla wants to pass to mount but Paul is defending the position. #SUB2#
Rolla is working for a kimura here but Paul manages to reverse the position and he's now in Rolla's guard.
Rolla is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rolla on the ground.#T2#
Rolla is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paul!
Rolla is looking to take Paul's back but instead Paul gets back to half guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paul has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paul defends it well.
Rolla passes to side control. #T3##SUB2#
Rolla goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paul rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rolla's guard! Nice work there by Paul!
Rolla tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rolla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Paul's guard. #REVB#
Rolla passes Paul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paul won't allow Rolla to pass to mount.
Paul is in trouble now - Rolla has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Rolla looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Rolla wants to finish this one by submission but Paul is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rolla. #T4#
Rolla wants to take his opponent's back but Paul doesn't allow it.
Rolla is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Rolla is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Paul to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Paul shrugs it off.
Paul is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Rolla is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Paul has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Paul!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rio Rolla dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Rolla on that attempt.
Paul scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rolla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
We've been told by Paul's head coaches at Mentor Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice takedown defense from Paul. No joy for Rolla on that attempt.
Paul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rio Rolla.
Paul cracks Rolla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rolla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rolla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul scores with a sloppy right hand. Rolla should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Rio Rolla has been cut.
Rolla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paul defends well and Rolla ends up having to push Paul into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rolla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul stuffs the takedown.
Paul doesn't manage to clinch there - Rolla circles away.
Rolla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rolla shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rolla fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Rolla has a takedown stuffed.
Paul attempts a counter takedown but Rolla avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Rolla 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.
Paul 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.
Rolla tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.
Rolla advances position into side control!
Paul is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rolla off and has taken his back!
You can see the frustration on Rolla's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Paul.
#T2#
I really don't envy Rolla right now.
Paul looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rolla is covering up but some of the strikes from Paul are getting through and doing damage.
Rolla staying busy and making it hard for Paul to control.
Rolla tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Paul putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rolla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rolla regains half guard.
Paul scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Paul.
Rolla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rolla's head.#T3#
Rolla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Paul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rio Rolla has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Rolla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Rolla wants to pass the guard but Paul is keeping the position.
Rolla works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Rolla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paul has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Rolla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paul doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rolla. #T4##SUB2#
Rolla is looking for a kimura but Paul is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rolla to get the leverage.
Rolla is thwarting Paul's attempts to control the position.
Rolla is pressing down on Paul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paul is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rio Rolla's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rolla fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paul to the ground. Rolla is now in Paul's guard.
Rolla looking to pass the guard.
Rolla keeps trying to improve his position.
Rolla sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paul's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rolla trying to mount his opponent but Paul defends it. #T1##SUB2#
Rolla wants to work for an arm triangle but Paul is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rolla tries to pass to full mount but Paul defends it.
Paul has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rolla is working away from the top position though.
Rolla frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2##SUB2#
Rolla jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paul is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paul and Rolla has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Rolla swings around for an armbar but Paul sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rolla's guard.
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rolla swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rolla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paul doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rolla is tightening it up a little... Paul has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Paul reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Paul taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rolla!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rio Rolla! |
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