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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 11
Date: May 10, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; Francisco Ngannou! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 94 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ngannou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Curls on his heels. He'll look to pass Curls's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ngannou (2) vs (0) Curls
Curls looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Curls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ngannou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ngannou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Ngannou stays in close to Curls's body and controls the position.
Curls is looking to sweep but instead, Ngannou has passed into half guard.
Curls moves into full guard.
Ngannou being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Curls looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ngannou is one step ahead there.
Curls is pulling down on Ngannou's head. It's preventing any offense from Ngannou, at least for the moment.#T3#
Let's hope that Curls 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.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
Ngannou trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Ngannou is proving a slippery customer.
Ngannou 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: Ngannou (2) vs (2) Curls#SUB#
Ngannou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ngannou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T5#
Curls stands and throws Ngannou's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Ngannou (2) vs (5) Curls
Ngannou struggling a bit here.
Ngannou prevents Curls from moving into mount.
Ngannou is trying to get back to half guard.#T6#
Curls slows the pace down.
Ngannou has one of Curls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Ngannou is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Curls off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (6) vs (5) Curls
Curls wants to escape the position.
#T7##SUB#
Curls defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Ngannou has the hooks in. Curls is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Ngannou is looking for the choke from the back position but Curls is controlling his hands well.
Curls just trying to survive but Ngannou is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Curls right now.
#SUB#
Ngannou is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T8#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ngannou is riding his opponent, not letting Curls buck him off.
Curls tries to escape but Ngannou has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T9#
Ngannou is looking to control Curls but Curls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Curls is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Ngannou seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Curls's chin but Curls turns very nicely into Ngannou's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Curls.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ngannou (6) vs (7) Curls
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curls trying to control but Ngannou is working from the bottom. #T10#
Curls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls is looking to advance position but Ngannou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ngannou (10) vs (7) Curls#T11#
Curls tries to reverse the position but Ngannou maintains control.
Curls tries to hold on but Ngannou pushes him away.
Curls regains half guard.
Curls tries to roll over but Ngannou keeps him under control.#T12#
Curls trying to control here.
Curls is pressing down on Ngannou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Curls is trying to keep Ngannou in close.
Ngannou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T13#
Curls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ngannou stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Curls holds on and takes a little breather.
Ngannou is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T14#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ngannou slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ngannou won't allow Curls to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Ngannou from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ngannou takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
Francisco Ngannou retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Francisco Ngannou 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 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
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 39 wins and 28 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 37 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Virus is looking to clinch.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Virus is quick to defend against it.
Virus fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Virus rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
Virus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Virus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gracie smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Virus rushes Gracie and presses him up against the ropes.#TD2#
Virus manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Virus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gracie trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Virus pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Virus keeps moving.
Gracie is really struggling to control Virus 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.#T2#
Virus is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Virus wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie 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.
Virus controlling the position.
Virus keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Virus 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: Gracie (0) vs (2) Virus#T3#
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Virus trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Virus tries to pass.
Virus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Virus
A lull in the action here.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Gracie is not content to let Virus control the position.
Virus controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Virus taking a break here but Gracie is having none of it and regains half guard.
Virus stalling.
Gracie wants to control but Virus is keeping busy and won't allow 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.
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Virus prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Virus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Virus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Virus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gracie is looking to control Virus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Virus is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Virus is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T7#
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Virus is very close to passing his half guard.
Virus is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Virus is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Virus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Virus 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. #T8#
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Virus wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Virus postures up.
Virus stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Virus passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Virus controlling the pace. #T9#
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Gracie trying to hold on to Virus's head to control him but Virus postures up.
Virus trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Virus passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Virus
Virus looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Gracie tries to hold on but Virus postures up.
Virus wants to control but instead Gracie manages to regain half guard.
Gracie won't allow Virus to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Virus is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Virus pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Virus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T11#
Virus trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Virus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T12#
Virus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Virus looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Virus's head to control his posture.
Gracie trying to control the position.
#T13#
Virus is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Virus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie controls Virus momentarily but Virus frees himself.
Virus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Virus from controlling successfully.
Gracie has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Virus has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Virus#T14#
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Virus trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Virus is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Virus wins on points by 11 to 0.
Our winner, Corona Virus, 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 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 92 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 4 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fiachna gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
De Rossi manages to pull guard.
Fiachna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've been hearing good reports from Fiachna's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
De Rossi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
De Rossi controls Fiachna momentarily but Fiachna frees himself.
Fiachna wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but instead Fiachna has moved into half guard.
De Rossi controlling the position well. #T1#
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard.
De Rossi 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.
Fiachna is keen to just control but De Rossi is a slippery customer.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Rossi is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fiachna jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (3) vs (0) De Rossi
Fiachna wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy.
Fiachna laying and praying for a moment but De Rossi takes advantage and regains half guard.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
De Rossi is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna wants to take a breather but De Rossi is having none of it. #SUB#
Fiachna seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.
Fiachna moves into full mount! De Rossi won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (6) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi is squirming around, avoiding Fiachna's attempts to control the action.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.#T3#
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiachna fails to advance to De Rossi's back.
De Rossi is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Fiachna pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiachna controlling his opponent.
De Rossi tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
De Rossi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fiachna is looking to work his way around to De Rossi's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
De Rossi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (9) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T7#
Fiachna controlling from mount.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna is having none of it.
Fiachna wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
Fiachna wants to take De Rossi's back but he can't do it this time.
Fiachna looking to control but De Rossi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T8#
Fiachna with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Rossi is looking to get to half guard.
Fiachna controlling the pace for now.
De Rossi tries to hold on but Fiachna postures up.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
#T9#
Fiachna is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiachna tries to control but De Rossi wriggling away. #T10#
De Rossi wants to hold on but Fiachna pushes him away.
Fiachna sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Rossi is working to get back to half guard.
Fiachna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Rossi is looking to escape. #T11#
De Rossi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fiachna content just to control the position here.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.#T12#
De Rossi is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
De Rossi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fiachna postures up.
De Rossi keeping moving, preventing Fiachna from controlling successfully.
De Rossi wants to sweep here but Fiachna controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Fiachna slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (12) vs (0) De Rossi
Fiachna trying to control the position but De Rossi is working away.
De Rossi wants to control but Fiachna postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna slows the pace down.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
De Rossi seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiachna dominates the positioning.
De Rossi manages to get back to half guard.
Fiachna wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but De Rossi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Rossi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fiachna manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (15) vs (0) De Rossi
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi tries to control the position but Fiachna now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (18) vs (0) De Rossi
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiachna takes the fight on points by 18 to 0.
Darragh Fiachna seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
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 57 wins and 59 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Chai, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes Chai against the ropes but Chai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chai dives in and grabs De Rossi's left leg, looking for a takedown. De Rossi pushes down on Chai's head and hops out.
De Rossi fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Chai closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Chai (4) vs (0) De Rossi
We've been hearing good reports from Chai'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#
Chai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. De Rossi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura but De Rossi is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Rossi is looking to regain half guard here but Chai keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Chai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chai working away.#SUB#
Chai swings around for an armbar but De Rossi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chai's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (4) vs (2) De Rossi
Chai wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chai has an active guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass into half guard.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
De Rossi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
De Rossi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
De Rossi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Chai is looking to get back to full guard here but De Rossi has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (5) De Rossi
Chai prevents De Rossi from moving into mount.
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Rossi happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
Chai is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Chai manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Rossi tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai manages to get to full guard.
#T5#
Chai trying to control the position.
De Rossi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
De Rossi is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
De Rossi seems to be working for a kimura but Chai defends the submission attempt.#T6#
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Chai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Rossi pulls his head out easily.
Chai tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.#T7#
De Rossi is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but De Rossi has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (4) vs (8) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
Chai is looking to improve his position but De Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai is squirming around, avoiding De Rossi's attempts to control the action.
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but De Rossi seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now De Rossi has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Chai (4) vs (11) De Rossi#T8#
De Rossi is not going to allow Chai to sit and survive in this position.
You can see the frustration on Chai's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Chai fending off the submission attempt from De Rossi.
De Rossi is trying to stick to Chai's back but Chai is turning into De Rossi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Rossi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chai. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (11) De Rossi#SUB#
Chai drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but De Rossi manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chai has De Rossi in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (6) vs (13) De Rossi
De Rossi trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom. #T9#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. De Rossi manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (13) De Rossi
Chai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Chai is very close to passing his half guard.#T10##SUB#
Chai seems to be looking for submissions.
Chai is looking to pass De Rossi's guard but actually De Rossi recovers to full guard.
Chai tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard.
Chai being controlled here momentarily.
Chai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Chai wants to control from the top but De Rossi keeps moving.
Chai forces his way into half guard.
De Rossi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
De Rossi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chai is looking to pass into half guard but De Rossi pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now De Rossi is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (8) vs (15) De Rossi
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (10) vs (15) De Rossi
De Rossi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Chai passes De Rossi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chai wants to advance to full mount but De Rossi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Chai pushes down on De Rossi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Rossi is looking to control Chai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Rossi avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Chai is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Chai seems to be working for a kimura but De Rossi defends the submission attempt.#T14#
Chai works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (13) vs (15) De Rossi
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Chai is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chai goes for an armbar but he's not got it� De Rossi turns into him and now he's in Chai's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (13) vs (17) De Rossi
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi wins on points by 17 to 13.
A relieved looking Flavio De Rossi 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 239
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 69 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 20 losses; Richard Cheese!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cheese darts in and clinches Curls up against the ropes.
Cheese has Curls pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Curls manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cheese wants to take the fight to the mat but Curls manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cheese wants a takedown but no success here.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Cheese.
Cheese changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curls swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cheese tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Curls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Curls swats away the attempt to clinch by Cheese.
Curls tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cheese manages to circle out of the way.
Cheese tries to clinch up but Curls circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Cheese pushes Curls up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Curls wants the takedown. Cheese is fighting it off but Curls persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cheese's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (0) Cheese
Curls trying to control but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Curls won't allow Cheese to sweep him here.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cheese is trying to keep Curls in close.
#T2#
Curls stays in close to Cheese's body and controls the position.
Curls postures up.
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Cheese keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully. #T3#
Curls being controlled here momentarily.
Curls postures up.
Curls pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cheese is keeping the position for now.
Curls controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Cheese controls Curls momentarily but Curls frees himself.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T5#
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Cheese is keeping the position.#T6#
Curls 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.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Cheese is retaining full guard. #T7#
Cheese looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Cheese managing to control the position.
Cheese tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cheese trying to keep a closed guard but Curls is proving a slippery customer.
#T8#
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cheese is trying to keep Curls in close.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Cheese is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls is fighting to break Cheese's control of his arms but Cheese is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Curls wants to control from the top but Cheese keeps moving.
Curls showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Curls wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10#
Cheese wants to control but Curls is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls trying to control the action but Cheese is working from the bottom.
Cheese wants to get back to full guard.
Cheese is staying active underneath Curls, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Curls is pressing down on Cheese's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cheese is holding on for now. #T11#
Curls content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Curls seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cheese for as long as he can get away with.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cheese is trying to maintain the position but Curls is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Curls wants to control but Cheese is keeping him busy.
Cheese is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Cheese is in trouble now - Curls has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (0) Cheese
Curls pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T13#
Curls wants to take Cheese's back here but Cheese is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls looking to control and managing it successfully.
Curls looking to control but Cheese is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Cheese tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Curls tries to control but Cheese wriggling away.
Cheese wants to control but Curls is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls wants to control the pace but Cheese is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
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:
DMMA 412: Handerson v Cole
Date: Apr 20, 2025 |
#R1#
Flanders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joshy works the jab nicely.
Jab, jab by Joshy - just one landing.
Flanders ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joshy moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Joshy. Those never looked like landing.
Flanders thinks about countering with a body kick.
Flanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Joshy jabs at Flanders's body.
Flanders cracks Joshy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flanders looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joshy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joshy misses with a body shot.
Dallas Flanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flanders scores with a jab to the head.
Joshy throws out a loose jab but Flanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flanders throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Joshy ducks under a wild hook from Flanders.
Joshy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joshy misses with a series of wild punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A jab from Joshy misses.
Flanders scoring well with a low kick there.
Flanders throws a good cross that connects.
Joshy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Joshy looks to move away, Flanders throws a big counter combo but Joshy just gets out of the way.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
Joshy tries to counter with a clinch but Flanders shakes him off and moves away.
Joshy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joshy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joshy darts in trying to clinch
and Flanders counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Flanders coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Joshy.
Joshy moves out of range of the leg kick from Flanders.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Joshy throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Joshy lands the left hand.
Flanders lands a leg kick that knocks Joshy off balance momentarily.
Flanders looks for the body kick but Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick.
Joshy misses with a wild combination.
Joshy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flanders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joshy throws a series of punches but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders connects with a body shot.
We've been told by Flanders's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joshy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Flanders lands a lovely overhand right.
Flanders lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
As Joshy backs away, Flanders returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Flanders throws a body punch but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Joshy misses with a hook. Flanders ducked under it nicely.
Flanders is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Joshy connects with a jab.
Joshy throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Flanders's head.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders tries to land a front kick but Joshy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders tried to score with a low kick but Joshy checks it.
Joshy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flanders. That did some damage!
Flanders throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Flanders blocks a head kick by Joshy.
Flanders lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joshy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Flanders.
Flanders dodges the punch combination from Joshy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Flanders - that will leave a mark!
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flanders lands a jab to Joshy's midsection.
Flanders thows a body kick. Joshy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
An inside leg kick lands from Flanders.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Flanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flanders keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joshy.
Flanders is looking to counter with head kicks.
Flanders lands with a cross.
Flanders is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flanders tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanders.
Joshy throws the left hand but Flanders avoids the punch easily.
Joshy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flanders.
Flanders throws a leg kick that misses.
Joshy wants to counter with a clinch but Flanders pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flanders turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flanders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flanders scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Flanders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders dominated that round.
That's time! Flanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flanders lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Joshy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Joshy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flanders.
Joshy wants to counter the offense by Flanders and move into the clinch position.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joshy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joshy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Joshy staying out of range there.
Flanders checks a low kick from Joshy.
An attempted straight right counter from Flanders misses the target.
Flanders misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Joshy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Flanders has got the better of the exchanges.
Joshy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Flanders counters with a nice leg kick.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flanders throws the left hand but Joshy avoids the punch easily.
Joshy is looking for the big counter here.
Joshy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Joshy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Joshy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flanders fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Joshy is out of range.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flanders lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T1#
Joshy throws a big shot that misses.
Flanders connects with the punch.
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Flanders on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Joshy closes the distance and pushes Flanders back into the cage.
Flanders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joshy can do to turn this around?
Flanders lands with a light punch inside.
Joshy lands an uppercut.
Flanders tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Flanders back against the cage.
Flanders tries to throw a body punch but Joshy avoids it by throwing Flanders back against the cage.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Flanders.
Joshy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Flanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Flanders appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dallas Flanders is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joshy throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.#T2#
Flanders uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joshy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flanders connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheers as Joshy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flanders doesn't seem phased though.
Flanders throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joshy on the side of the head.
Flanders walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Flanders moves out of range of the leg kick from Joshy.
Flanders ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joshy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joshy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Joshy misses with an uppercut
and Flanders counters with a two punch combo.
Flanders slips a straight right by Joshy.
Flanders moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Flanders slips the punch.
Joshy misses with a lunging right hand
and Flanders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joshy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flanders.#T3#
Flanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Flanders fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joshy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Joshy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flanders scores with a head kick.
Joshy misses with a head kick.
Flanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Joshy misses with a hook. Flanders ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flanders getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joshy moves out of range as Flanders throws a body kick.
Flanders scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy throws a hook but Flanders blocks it.
Flanders fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Flanders cracks Joshy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Joshy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joshy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Flanders scores with a head kick.
#T4#
Joshy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joshy lands with a cross.
Flanders misses with a head kick.
Flanders throws a quick inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Flanders misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a wild body shot.
Joshy misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Flanders. Joshy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joshy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Joshy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Flanders displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joshy throws out the jab.
Joshy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flanders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a leg kick
and Flanders counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Flanders lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flanders lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joshy takes a step back to recover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Flanders dominated that second round.
That's time! Flanders's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Flanders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Joshy. That did some damage!
Joshy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Flanders slips under a jab from Joshy.
Flanders throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joshy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Joshy.
Joshy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joshy swings for the body but Flanders moves out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flanders circles away quickly and effectively.
Flanders scores with a nice right hand.
Joshy takes a swing at Flanders's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanders showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joshy.
Flanders was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Flanders misses.
Flanders loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joshy! But no joy.
Joshy misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Flanders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joshy is out of range and Flanders settles back down.
Flanders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joshy. Joshy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Flanders scores with a nice head shot.
Flanders dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flanders lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Joshy tries to bum rush Flanders with a series of wild strikes but Flanders uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Flanders swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flanders is looking to counter punch.
Good work by Joshy as he checks the leg kick.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flanders slips a straight right by Joshy.
Flanders throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Flanders defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Flanders's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Joshy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flanders scrambles back to his feet.
Joshy scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joshy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Flanders.
Joshy is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Joshy checks a leg kick nicely.
Joshy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Flanders connects with a right hand. Joshy shakes it off.
Flanders throws a good cross that connects.
A slow jab from Flanders misses its intended target.
Joshy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flanders looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flanders connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joshy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joshy looks to land a right hand but Flanders moved out of range.
Joshy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flanders jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Flanders. Flanders obviously looking to wear him down.
Flanders lands a jab.
Joshy misses with a looping right.#T3#
Joshy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joshy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Joshy swings for the body but Flanders moves out of range.
Flanders defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Flanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joshy.
Donk. Joshy catches Flanders right on the button with a cross.
Flanders steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Flanders misses with an uppercut. Joshy saw that one coming.
Joshy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joshy throws a leg kick but Flanders sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flanders can pounce on him.
Joshy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Joshy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Flanders punishes Joshy's body with a nice straight punch.
Flanders misses the jab.
Joshy looks to throw the jab but Flanders is out of range.
Flanders throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Flanders scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joshy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flanders.
Joshy takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanders lands a nice shot that snaps Joshy's head back.
Joshy tries to land a leg kick but Flanders saw it coming and moves away.
Flanders throws a good cross that connects.
Flanders throws a looping overhand right but Joshy ducks down to avoid it.
Joshy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flanders defending well as Joshy loads up on a big left hand.
Joshy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Flanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshy scrambles back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joshy. Flanders does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Flanders.
A cross from Flanders lands.
Joshy misses with a looping left.
Bam Bam Joshy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flanders connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dallas Flanders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flanders, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dallas Flanders!
A victorious Dallas Flanders 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:
SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1#
Pawn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn stalling.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Barksdale X has managed to clinch.
Pawn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X moves into range and clinches up with Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to throw a body punch but Pawn avoids it by throwing Barksdale X back against the cage. #T1#
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X tries to throw a body punch but Pawn avoids it by throwing Barksdale X back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barksdale X fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
A body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawn, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barksdale X.
A bit of stalling here from Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
A body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
Barksdale X cracks Pawn with a nice body shot.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch.
Pawn throws an overhand right that lands on Barksdale X's shoulder, as Barksdale X tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Barksdale X moves into the clinch.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Barksdale X.
Pawn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Pawn is looking to break free of the clinch but Barksdale X has double underhooks.
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X moves into the clinch.
Barksdale X throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Barksdale X has Pawn pressed against the cage, preventing Pawn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Barksdale X pushes Pawn up against the cage in a clinch.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X cracks Pawn with a nice body shot.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X misses with a punch to the body.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barksdale X has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale X dominated that round.
That's time! Pawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Barksdale X clinches.
Pawn looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Pawn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale X has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Barksdale X darts in and clinches Pawn up against the cage.
Pawn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Avon Barksdale X seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pawn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barksdale X in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Pawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Barksdale X lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X wants to clinch up but Pawn keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and pushes Pawn back into the cage.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow. #BC2#
Barksdale X escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Barksdale X tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pawn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barksdale X avoids the body shot from Pawn.
Barksdale X tries to clinch up but Pawn circles away and keeps his distance.
Pawn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2##CL2#
Barksdale X rushes Pawn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barksdale X digs a right hand underneath Pawn's ribcage. Pawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pawn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barksdale X has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pawn keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Barksdale X moves into the clinch successfully.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barksdale X doesn't manage to clinch there - Pawn circles away.
Pawn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pawn connects with a body shot that sends Barksdale X's belly button to the back.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barksdale X lands a shot to the body.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Barksdale X misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow.
Barksdale X lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pawn blocks a body shot from Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X can't find room to land a body shot as Pawn controls the action.
Barksdale X tries to work over Pawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale X. #BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barksdale X tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pawn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pawn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barksdale X.
#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches up with Pawn and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Barksdale X wants to clinch up but Pawn keeps it at a distance.
Pawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barksdale X manages to avoid it.
Barksdale X wants to counter with a clinch but Pawn pushes him away.
Donk. Pawn catches Barksdale X right on the button with a cross.
Pawn connects with a right hand. Barksdale X shakes it off.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches up against the cage.
Barksdale X scores with a hook to the body.
Barksdale X blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barksdale X prevents a body shot from Pawn.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow. #T1#
Barksdale X tries a body shot but Pawn blocks it.
#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pawn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pawn throwing a counter right hand but Barksdale X manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches.
Barksdale X tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pawn's elbow. #BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barksdale X takes one to the side of the head.
Nate Pawn is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Barksdale X drives through and clinches with Pawn against the cage.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Barksdale X lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pawn or not.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Barksdale X prevents a body shot from Pawn.
Nate Pawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barksdale X has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pawn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barksdale X has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barksdale X struggles to land a body shot inside as Pawn controls his hands.
Pawn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barksdale X is working for takedown but Pawn is calmly controlling the position for now.#T3##BC2#
Barksdale X breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Barksdale X pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Pawn finds it's target.#CL2#
Barksdale X clinches. #BC2#
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch.
Pawn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pawn displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barksdale X up against the cage.#T4#
Barksdale X misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barksdale X misses with a body punch.
Pawn prevents the takedown attempt.
Nate Pawn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avon Barksdale X.
Barksdale X goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Barksdale X's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Barksdale X has closed the distance and engaged Pawn in a clinch.
Pawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Barksdale X manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Barksdale X closes the distance and clinches.
Barksdale X doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pawn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avon Barksdale X comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barksdale X winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avon Barksdale X!
An out of breath Avon Barksdale X 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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DMMA 409: Zimmer v Bonaparte
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Reis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strong throws a low kick but Reis avoids it.
Reis misses with a body shot
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Reis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strong on the side of the head.
Strong throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Reis throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reis.
Strong throws a low kick, looking for Reis's leg but Reis calmly moves out of range.
Strong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Strong blocks the body kick.
Reis misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Strong moves out of range of the body kick from Reis.
Strong checks the leg kick.
Reis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've been told by Strong's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strong's corner calls for a 1-2. Strong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Reis.#T1#
Strong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reis scores with a sloppy right hand. Strong should have avoided that one.
Reis lands with a nice body kick.
Strong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Reis cracks a nice hook into Strong's ribs.
Reis tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Strong tries to land a front kick but Reis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Strong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Reis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Reis misses with a hook. Strong ducked under it nicely.
Reis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Strong counters with a quick kick to the body but Reis blocks it.
Strong moves away from the strike by Reis.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Reis throws the kick towards the body but Strong avoids it.
Reis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as Strong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dakota Reis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left lands for Reis.
Reis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Reis misses.
Strong misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strong.
A swing and a miss from Reis.
A right-left combo lands from Reis.
Reis throws out a loose jab but Strong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strong walks into a jab.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Reis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strong doesn't seem phased though.
Reis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Strong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strong finds it's way round the side to connect with Reis's head.
Strong misses with a kick to the body.
Reis tries a quick counter leg kick but Strong is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Reis looks to land a body kick but Strong moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Strong blocks the leg kick.
Reis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
Reis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Strong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Reis looks to land a left hand but Strong moved out of range nicely.
Strong misses with a jab to the body
and Reis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Strong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Reis.
Reis is looking to chop away at Strong's legs.
Reis cracks Strong with a good jab.
Reis throws a jab but it's blocked by Strong.
Strong slips a jab and a cross from Reis.
Reis lands a nice hook to Strong's body. Strong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strong thuds his shin into the meat of Reis's side.
Strong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Reis throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Reis throws an overhand right that lands on Strong's shoulder, as Strong tries to avoid the shot.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Strong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reis staying out of range there.
Reis throws a low kick but Strong avoids it.
Reis misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Reis throws a hook but Strong avoids it easily.
Reis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab from Reis finds it's way through Strong's defenses.
Reis defending well as Strong loads up on a big left hand.
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strong moves away.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Strong ducks down to avoid it.
Strong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reis.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reis manages to avoid it.
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
A big right from Reis misses.
Strong throws a hook but Reis blocks it.
Reis slips under a jab from Strong.
Strong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong misses with a hook. Reis ducked under it nicely.
Reis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strong.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Reis is looking to slow Strong down with leg kicks.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Reis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Strong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reis misses with a hook.
Reis missing with a left hand there. Strong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reis throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Reis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Strong lands a jab.
Reis looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
Strong tried to counter with a leg kick but Reis avoided it.
Reis motions for Strong to come forward. Reis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dakota Reis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.
Reis scores with a kick to the body.
Strong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Reis as he connects with a hook.
Reis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strong.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reis finds it's way round the side to connect with Strong's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reis.
Strong throws a big counter combination but Reis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Reis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strong throws a nice looking combination but Reis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Strong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reis.#T1#
Strong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reis.
Reis cracks Strong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Strong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big right from Reis misses.
It looked like Strong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Strong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strong misses with a straight right.
Strong throws a lazy right hand but Reis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reis scores with a punch to the head.
Strong ducks under a wild hook from Reis.
Strong misses with a looping right.
Reis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Reis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Strong throws a shot from downtown. Reis moves away and avoids it.
Strong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Reis to score with a decent uppercut.
Reis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strong throws out the jab.
Strong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strong wants to slow Reis down by chopping away at his legs.
Strong throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
It seemed like Reis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Reis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strong checks a leg kick.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reis lands an overhand right.
Strong throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Reis. That snapped Strong's head back.
Strong throws a solid leg kick but Reis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strong.
Reis scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Reis.
Reis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good shot there by Strong.
Reis misses with a straight right.
Reis blocks a low kick nicely.
Reis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strong.
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Reis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reis throws out the jab.
Strong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reis is looking for the big counter here.
Reis lands a jab to the head.
Strong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reis throws a front kick aimed at Strong's knee but Strong avoids it well.
Strong misses with a hook.
Reis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strong misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Reis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reis moves away from the strike by Strong.
Reis jabs at Strong's body.
Strong misses with an uppercut.
Reis lands the left hand.
Reis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strong just misses with a punch to the body.
Reis misses the shot to the body.
Reis throws a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reis checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Reis.
A low kick lands for Reis.
Reis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice straight punches there by Reis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reis.
Reis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Strong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis tries to move into range but Strong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Nice cross by Reis.
Reis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Reis misses.
A jab from Strong misses.
Strong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Reis connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.
Reis avoids the body shot from Strong.
Reis moves out of range as Strong strikes.
Reis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Reis.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strong avoids the body shot from Reis.
Reis with a nice cross.
Reis cracks Strong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reis misses with a left hand
and Strong counters with a straight right hand.
Reis misses with a right hand
and Strong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Reis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Reis misses its intended target.
Strong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Reis.
Reis thows a leg kick but Strong checks it
and Strong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strong throws a hook but Reis avoids it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reis.
Reis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Strong has time to react.
Reis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strong.
Strong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strong motions for Reis to come forward. Strong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reis. Strong shrugs it off though.
Good shot there by Reis.
Reis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Reis lands a leg kick that knocks Strong off balance momentarily.
Reis throws a leg kick which misses Strong's front leg but catches the back leg as Strong tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reis takes one to the side of the head.
Strong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strong staying out of range there.
Reis digs a good hook to Strong's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reis tries to score with a low kick but Strong moves his leg out of the way.
Strong throws a head kick that misses.
Reis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Strong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reis - the referee stops the clock and Strong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reis. Strong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis misses with a hook.
Reis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Strong throws a body shot but no joy.
Strong moves forwards but Reis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis thuds his right hand into Strong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reis thows a body kick. Strong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reis throws out a powerful jab.
Reis connects with a right hand. Strong shakes it off.#T2#
Reis tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Strong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reis tries a quick counter leg kick but Strong is wise to it.
Reis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strong momentarily.
Strong misses with a hook.
Reis throws a front kick that sends Strong stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Strong.
Reis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strong was well out of range. Poor timing from Reis.
Strong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Strong misses with a body kick.
Reis tests Strong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Reis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strong misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Strong checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Strong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reis staying out of range there.#T3#
Strong throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Reis thumps Strong with a low kick.
Strong misses with a wild body shot.
Strong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Strong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Reis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Strong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reis.
Reis with a jab.
Reis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strong.
Reis throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strong throwing a counter right hand but Reis manages to avoid it.
Strong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reis. That one must have hurt.
Strong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reis is able to avoid easily.
Reis scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong throws a hook to the side of Reis's head but Reis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Reis lands.
Reis misses the jab.#T4#
Strong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strong manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Strong.
Reis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reis throws the left hand but Strong avoids the punch easily.
Strong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reis works the jab nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Strong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Strong tries to move into range but Reis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reis throws a hook but Strong blocks it.
Strong misses with a hook. Reis ducked under it nicely.
Reis scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A left lands for Reis.
Reis avoids the body shot from Strong.
LaDaniel Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dakota Reis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strong jabs Reis right on the nose. Reis blinks but takes it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakota Reis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakota Reis!
Dakota Reis 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 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
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 60 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 106 wins and 75 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Toehold shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kamenev sprawls well. Kamenev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Toehold gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Kamenev gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kamenev (4) vs (0) Toehold
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toehold keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Kamenev controls the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Toehold trying to remain calm as Kamenev controls from the top position.
Toehold prevents Kamenev from improving position.
Toehold is trying to control Kamenev's posture but Kamenev avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kamenev moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (6) vs (0) Toehold#T2#
Kamenev wants to control the pace but Toehold is squirming around nicely.
Kamenev will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Toehold to control.
Toehold 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.#T3#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamenev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toehold is looking to escape.
Toehold is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Toehold's back but he can't do it this time.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Toehold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Toehold tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Toehold is holding on tight.
#T7#
Toehold is trying desperately to improve position.
Toehold tries to lock up and control but Kamenev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Kamenev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T9#
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev mounts Toehold! Really nice guard pass there!
Kamenev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toehold is squirming around, avoiding Kamenev's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kamenev wants to take Toehold's back here but Toehold is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T11#
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Kamenev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Kamenev looking to control but Toehold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toehold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenev controlling from mount.
Toehold stops Kamenev from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Toehold manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T13#
Toehold won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Toehold is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev controlling the action here.
Kamenev works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (9) vs (0) Toehold
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Kamenev is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toehold tries to bench press Kamenev off him but Kamenev keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev controls the position.
Kamenev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Ivan Kamenev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 68 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 95 wins and 61 losses; Tyron Scott!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Curls sprawls well.
Curls seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Scott closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curls quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Scott
Scott wants to take a breather but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is trying to control but Scott passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (0) vs (5) Scott
Curls holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Curls keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Curls will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Curls tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Scott easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (0) vs (7) Scott
Curls can't escape the position.
Scott controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott prevents Curls from getting the reversal.
Scott controlling his opponent.
Curls is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Curls tries to hold on but Scott postures up.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
My spies in Ze Gym inform me that Scott has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Curls slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Curls won't allow Scott to pass to mount.
Curls slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Curls pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls looking to control.
#T5#
Scott controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Curls pulls Scott in to control the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Curls is keeping the position.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (7) Scott
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Curls sitting in guard here, content to control.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Scott is retaining full guard.
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Scott has control of Curls's left arm, preventing Curls from doing any damage.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.#T8#
Curls wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Curls from controlling successfully.
Curls is really struggling to control Scott but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T9#
Curls is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Scott is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Curls looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (9) Scott
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Curls is retaining full guard.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Curls is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Curls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Curls trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott 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#
Curls has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.#T11#
Curls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Scott has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (2) vs (12) Scott
You can see the frustration on Curls's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Curls stops Scott from passing to mount. #T12#
Scott wants to control but Curls is keeping him busy.
Curls struggling a bit here.
Curls tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (2) vs (14) Scott
Curls tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Scott controlling from mount.
Curls can't escape the position.
Scott trying to control but Curls is having none of it.
Curls is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Curls tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Curls is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott wins on points by 14 to 2.
Our winner, Tyron Scott, 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 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
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 39 wins and 27 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 61 losses; Esteban Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon misses with a takedown attempt - Gracie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Mondragon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Mondragon getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Mondragon
Mondragon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Mondragon
Mondragon avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (0) vs (8) Mondragon
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T1#
Gracie is staying active underneath Mondragon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.
Mondragon has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at HELLCADEMY. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Gracie is looking to control Mondragon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mondragon trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but Mondragon keeps him under control.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mondragon is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Mondragon trying to advance position but Gracie counters by regaining guard. #T4#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Mondragon tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondragon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Mondragon content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Mondragon sits in half guard. #T5#
Gracie gets full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mondragon controls the pace.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T6#
Mondragon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mondragon stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Mondragon
Mondragon trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mondragon just content to control the position. #T7#
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gracie is letting Mondragon control him for a moment.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T8#
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face as Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mondragon controlling the position from side mount. #T9#
It looks like Mondragon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Mondragon 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.
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is letting Mondragon control him for a moment. #T10#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
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Mondragon trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie regains half guard.
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Mondragon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Mondragon wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Mondragon is keeping busy.
Mondragon is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.#T13#
Gracie controlling the position for now.
Mondragon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie has his hands clasped together around Mondragon's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie trying to control here.
#T14#
Mondragon is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mondragon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mondragon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (11) Mondragon
Mondragon is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie controlling the position well here. Mondragon rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Gracie working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mondragon wins on points by 11 to 4.
Esteban Mondragon 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 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
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 10 wins and 10 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 36 losses; Corona Virus!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
De Rossi swats away the attempt to clinch by Virus.#CL2#
Virus darts in and clinches De Rossi up against the ropes.#TD2#
Virus pulls De Rossi into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Virus holds on and takes a little breather.
Virus looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Rossi is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.
De Rossi looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB#
De Rossi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Virus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Virus wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Virus keeping moving, preventing De Rossi from controlling successfully.
De Rossi being controlled here momentarily.
De Rossi trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom. #T3#
Virus working a defensive guard here.
Virus has control of De Rossi's left arm, preventing De Rossi from doing any damage.
Virus is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi preventing the sweep.
Virus is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
De Rossi postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Virus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Rossi trying to control but Virus is working from the bottom.
Virus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but De Rossi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Virus trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
#T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Virus is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
Virus tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
Virus trying to hold on to De Rossi's head to control him but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi trying to control the action but Virus is working from the bottom. #T6#
Virus is trying to control but can't.
Virus tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
Virus has his hands clasped together around De Rossi's back. He's all about the action.
Virus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Virus trying to hold on to De Rossi's head to control him but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi is keen to just control but Virus is a slippery customer.#T7#
Virus tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
Virus keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Virus tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with De Rossi in particular looking to stall.
Virus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute De Rossi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (3) vs (0) Virus#T8#
Virus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De Rossi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Rossi gets to mount! Virus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: De Rossi (5) vs (0) Virus
De Rossi trying to control but Virus is having none of it.
Virus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Rossi avoids the attempt from Virus to control.
Virus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Virus holds of for dear life.
De Rossi avoids the attempt from Virus to control.
Virus is desperately trying to improve his position but De Rossi has a good base and remains in mount.#T10#
De Rossi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Virus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Virus is looking to improve his position but De Rossi isn't that keen on the idea.
Virus is squirming around, avoiding De Rossi's attempts to control the action.
Virus tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
De Rossi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
De Rossi prevents Virus from getting the reversal.
Virus tries to control De Rossi's body but De Rossi pushes him off. Virus squirms to his side and now De Rossi has his back! Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (8) vs (0) Virus
De Rossi controlling the position well here. Virus rolled but De Rossi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Virus rolls, trying to escape but De Rossi keeps control of the position.
Virus trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
De Rossi has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Virus staying busy and making it hard for De Rossi to control.
De Rossi is really struggling to control Virus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De Rossi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Virus.
Virus tries to roll but De Rossi sticks to his back.
#T13#
Virus trying to control but not successfully.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
De Rossi has the hooks in. Virus is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
De Rossi is trying to stick to Virus's back but Virus is turning into De Rossi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in De Rossi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Virus. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (8) vs (2) Virus
De Rossi trying to control the position.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Virus controls the pace.
Virus preventing the sweep. #T14#
Virus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Virus stopping the sweep attempt from De Rossi.
Virus postures up.
Virus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Virus wants to pass the guard but De Rossi is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi can't keep his opponent in guard - Virus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After winning the bout, Flavio De Rossi 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 237
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
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 14 wins and 4 losses; Giovanni De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 57 losses; Felix Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Suarez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Rossi to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Suarez
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Rossi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi being controlled here momentarily.
Suarez is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
#T1#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Suarez is keeping the position.
De Rossi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suarez trying to keep a closed guard but De Rossi is proving a slippery customer.
De Rossi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suarez keeping full guard, as De Rossi tries to pass.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Suarez 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.
Suarez is pulling down on De Rossi's head. It's preventing any offense from De Rossi, at least for the moment.
De Rossi content to stall in guard here.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Rossi showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
De Rossi tries to free his leg and advance position but Suarez is retaining full guard.
De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi 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.
Suarez pulls De Rossi in to control the position. #T4#
Suarez looking for a sweep. Not yet Suarez, not yet.
Suarez wants to hit a sweep here but De Rossi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suarez there! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (5) vs (0) Suarez
De Rossi controlling from mount.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
De Rossi trying to control but Suarez is having none of it.
Suarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
De Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez wants to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but De Rossi has a good base and remains in mount.#T6#
Suarez wants to control but De Rossi is having none of it.
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Rossi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (8) vs (0) Suarez#T7#
Suarez is working to get back to half guard.
De Rossi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Suarez 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: De Rossi (8) vs (2) Suarez#T8#
De Rossi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (10) vs (2) Suarez
De Rossi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Suarez wants to control but De Rossi passes easily into half guard.
Suarez is not content to let De Rossi control the position.
Suarez trying to control but De Rossi postures up.
#T9#
Suarez is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi tries to pass to full mount but Suarez defends it.
Suarez is looking for a sweep. De Rossi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
De Rossi passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (13) vs (2) Suarez
Suarez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suarez tries to hold on but De Rossi postures up.#T10#
Suarez is desperately trying to improve his position but De Rossi has a good base and remains in mount.
Suarez is trying to reverse the position but instead De Rossi has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (16) vs (2) Suarez
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
De Rossi keeps control of the position easily here as Suarez tries to buck him off.
Suarez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. De Rossi controlling the positon.
De Rossi is hanging on to Suarez's back as he tries to escape.
#T11#
De Rossi wants to control but Suarez is keeping busy.
De Rossi controlling from the back.
Suarez manages to reverse the position and now he's in De Rossi's guard. Nice work there by Suarez.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (16) vs (4) Suarez
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Suarez trying to control but De Rossi is working from the bottom.
Suarez postures up.
De Rossi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Silverback MMA 🦍 inform me that Suarez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Suarez tries to free his leg and advance position but De Rossi is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Suarez drops back, looking for a kneebar! De Rossi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. De Rossi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from De Rossi! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: De Rossi (20) vs (4) Suarez
Suarez tries to control but De Rossi manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: De Rossi (23) vs (4) Suarez
De Rossi controlling from the back.
De Rossi seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
I really don't envy Suarez right now.
#T13#
Suarez keeps trying to improve his position.
Suarez trying to control the hands but De Rossi breaks the grip.
De Rossi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Suarez doesn't escape.
Suarez just trying to survive but De Rossi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Suarez is trying to break free.
De Rossi biding his time, controlling Suarez.
De Rossi trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T14#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Suarez is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 23 to 4.
A very excited looking Giovanni De Rossi 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 236
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
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 59 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 132 wins and 104 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Kamenev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Petersen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Petersen#SUB2#
Kamenev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kamenev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Kamenev trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamenev is keeping the position for now.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Kamenev keeps moving.
Petersen stands and throws Kamenev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (5) Petersen
Kamenev can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Kamenev tries to bench press Petersen off him but Petersen keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face as Petersen controls the position.
Kamenev tries to buck Petersen off but Petersen is having none of it.
Petersen controlling the position from side mount.
Kamenev tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen has knee on belly momentarily but Kamenev bucks him off and regains 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.
Kamenev won't allow Petersen to pass to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Petersen is controlling the pace.
Petersen is thwarting Kamenev's attempts to control the position.
Petersen moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (8) Petersen
Kamenev is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Kamenev's face as Petersen controls the position.
Petersen working away.#T5#
Kamenev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petersen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Petersen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Kamenev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6#
Kamenev is letting Petersen control him for a moment.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Petersen gets to mount! Kamenev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (2) vs (10) Petersen
Kamenev is looking to improve his position but Petersen isn't that keen on the idea.
Petersen works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (2) vs (13) Petersen
Kamenev rolls, trying to escape but Petersen keeps control of the position.
Petersen has good solid back control here. #T7#
Let's hope that Petersen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Petersen looking to hold on to the position here but Kamenev rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Petersen is pushing down on Kamenev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kamenev is fighting to maintain full guard but Petersen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Petersen stalling away here and it's allowed Kamenev to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamenev pulls Petersen in close to his closed guard and prevents Petersen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petersen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (16) Petersen#T8#
Petersen just content to control the position.
Petersen moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (2) vs (18) Petersen
Petersen is trying to take his opponent's back.
Petersen wants to control the pace but Kamenev is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Petersen can't control as he wanted to and Kamenev manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Petersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but Kamenev defending well.
Kamenev is refusing to be controlled, as Petersen sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petersen in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Kamenev keeping hold of Petersen's head, controlling as best he can.
Kamenev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Petersen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kamenev is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Petersen trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kamenev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working. #T12#
Kamenev is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kamenev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Petersen controlling the action here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Petersen.
Petersen prevents Kamenev from improving his position.
Well,Kamenev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Petersen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Petersen works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (2) vs (21) Petersen
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Kamenev prevents Petersen from taking his back.#T14#
Petersen tries to control but Kamenev wriggling away.
Petersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Petersen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kamenev is now in Petersen's guard. A big mistake from Petersen there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (4) vs (21) Petersen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev preventing the sweep.
Petersen trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen wins on points by 21 to 4.
Conald Petersen is the new super heavyweight champion!
Conald Petersen thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 236
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 93 wins and 67 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 35 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Curls gets caught flat footed, as Dukat shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Dukat
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.
Dukat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (2) vs (2) Dukat#T1#
Curls content to stall in guard here.
Dukat wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Curls trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Curls controlling from the top position.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard. #T3#
Dukat trying to control the position.
Curls tries to free his leg and advance position but Dukat is retaining full guard.
Dukat pulls Curls in to control the position. #T4#
Dukat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dukat working a defensive guard but Curls passes into half guard.
Curls is pressing down on Dukat's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dukat is holding on for now.
Curls trying to advance position but Dukat counters by regaining guard.
Dukat controlling Curls's posture.
Curls slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T5#
Curls trying to control the position from guard on top but Dukat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukat is pulling down on Curls's head. It's preventing any offense from Curls, at least for the moment.#T6#
Curls looking to pass the guard.
Curls slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (2) Dukat
You can see the frustration on Dukat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Dukat tries to buck Curls off but Curls is having none of it.
Curls working away.
Dukat is being controlled here.
Curls tries to advance to mount but Dukat denies him.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukat keeps working.
Curls tries to advance to mount but Dukat denies him. #T8#
Curls controlling the position.
Dukat tries to improve position but can't.
Dukat stops Curls from passing to mount.
Dukat can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dukat stops Curls from passing to mount.
Curls wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukat keeps working.
Dukat wants to control but Curls postures up.#T10#
Curls moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dukat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (5) vs (4) Dukat
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dukat in particular looking to stall.
Curls is looking to control Dukat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Curls avoid being mounted?#T11#
Dukat is looking to advance position but Curls won't allow it.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Dukat has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Well, if Dukat 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.
Curls trying to control but Dukat postures up.
#T12#
Curls trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dukat manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Curls (5) vs (7) Dukat
Curls is looking to get to half guard.
Dukat trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T13#
Dukat takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Curls tries to hold on but Dukat pushes him away.
Dukat controlling the pace for now.
Dukat's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T14#
Dukat can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Curls is looking to escape.
Curls is looking to improve his position but Dukat isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dukat wins on points by 7 to 5.
Gul Dukat tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 236
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
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 39 wins and 26 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 105 wins and 75 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Toehold. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Toehold
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Gracie is trying to control Toehold's posture but Toehold avoids it.
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Toehold keeps moving and retains side 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.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.#T1#
Toehold tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Gracie 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.
Toehold working away.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Toehold taking a breather here. #T2#
Gracie tries to buck Toehold off but Toehold is having none of it.
Toehold trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie regains half guard.#T3#
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Gracie keeping hold of Toehold's head, controlling as best he can.
Gracie trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
#T4#
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Toehold trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie is controlling Toehold's trapped leg to prevent Toehold from advancing to side control.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
#T5#
Gracie is controlling Toehold's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Toehold controlling the pace.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T6#
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T7#
Gracie wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Gracie is not content to let Toehold control the position.
Toehold stalling.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Gracie is staying active underneath Toehold, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Toehold seems content to control.
Gracie trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Toehold manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (7) Toehold
Toehold avoids the attempt from Gracie to control.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Toehold gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
#T10#
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie trying to get back to full guard but Toehold takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (10) Toehold
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Gracie controlling the position for now.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is controlling the pace.
#T12#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Toehold controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Toehold is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Gracie is trying is best to control the position here.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Toehold is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T14#
Toehold not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Toehold won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Tommy Toehold 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 236
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
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 33 wins and 19 losses; Richard Cheese! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Flavio De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cheese gets a clinch.
Cheese has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. De Rossi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cheese goes for a takedown attempt but De Rossi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Rossi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cheese slaps away a takedown attempt from De Rossi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cheese tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Cheese takes the fight into the clinch.
De Rossi stops a takedown attempt from Cheese.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Cheese. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
De Rossi jumps into guard, dragging Cheese to the mat.
De Rossi wants to control but Cheese passes easily into half guard.
De Rossi is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi trying to hold on to Cheese's head to control him but Cheese postures up.
#T1#
De Rossi is concentrating on defense, preventing Cheese from advancing position.
Cheese is pressing down on De Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rossi is holding on for now.
Cheese is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.
Cheese prevents De Rossi from improving his position.#T2#
De Rossi trying to get back to full guard but Cheese takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (3) vs (0) De Rossi
De Rossi working to try and regain half guard.
Cheese tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cheese wants to control the pace but De Rossi is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Cheese prevents De Rossi from getting the reversal.
De Rossi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Rossi gets back to half guard.
Cheese is trying to control. De Rossi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Rossi is trying to maintain the position but Cheese is very close to passing his half guard.
Cheese wants to free his trapped foot but De Rossi is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
Cheese with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5#
De Rossi wants to get back to full guard but Cheese has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (6) vs (0) De Rossi
Cheese slows the pace down.
Cheese has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
De Rossi wants to control but Cheese postures up.
Cheese wants to control but De Rossi is keeping him busy. #T6#
De Rossi is looking for a sweep.
De Rossi can't do much from the bottom here.
Cheese controlling the position.
De Rossi sneaks back into half guard.#T7#
Cheese trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
De Rossi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cheese is working away from the top position though.
De Rossi wants to improve his position but Cheese is controlling well.
De Rossi 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
De Rossi is refusing to be controlled, as Cheese sits in half guard. #T8#
Cheese is pressing down on De Rossi's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Rossi is holding on for now.
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Rossi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
De Rossi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cheese manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cheese (9) vs (0) De Rossi#T9#
De Rossi prevents Cheese from taking his back.
De Rossi is trying to escape the mount.
Cheese trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
De Rossi is desperately trying to improve his position but Cheese has a good base and remains in mount.
Cheese sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
De Rossi is in all sorts of trouble here.
De Rossi wants to hold on but Cheese pushes him away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Cheese content just to control the position here.
De Rossi is wriggling around trying to escape.
De Rossi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cheese is thwarting De Rossi's attempts to control the position.
De Rossi is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cheese trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
Cheese controlling the action here.#T13#
Cheese trying to mount his opponent but De Rossi defends it.
De Rossi is controlling Cheese's trapped leg to prevent Cheese from advancing to side control.#T14#
De Rossi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Rossi is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Rossi is staying active underneath Cheese, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheese takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Cheese thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 235
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
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 105 wins and 59 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 34 losses; Gul Dukat!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dukat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kamenev is defended easily by Dukat.#TD2#
Dukat throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kamenev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dukat is in Kamenev's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kamenev (0) vs (2) Dukat
Kamenev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dukat is one step ahead there.
Dukat is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev 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: Kamenev (2) vs (2) Dukat#T1#
Kamenev tries to pass to full mount but Dukat defends it.
Dukat is trying to control but can't.
Kamenev wants to pass to mount but Dukat is defending the position.
Kamenev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Dukat is not content to let Kamenev control the position.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Dukat defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kamenev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dukat keeps working.
Kamenev slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Kamenev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dukat tries to roll over but Kamenev keeps him under control.
Dukat is staying active underneath Kamenev, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Kamenev passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dukat! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat tries to hold on but Kamenev pushes him away.
Kamenev prevents Dukat from getting the reversal.
Dukat is trying to reverse the position but instead Kamenev has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kamenev (8) vs (2) Dukat#SUB#
Kamenev looking for the choke but no joy. #T5#
Dukat prevents Kamenev from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dukat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T6#
Dukat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kamenev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dukat is trying to escape the mount.
Dukat prevents Kamenev from taking his back.#T7#
Dukat is trying desperately to improve position.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Dukat to control.
Kamenev controlling from mount. #T8#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kamenev.
Kamenev tries to control but Dukat wriggling away.
Dukat wants to control but Kamenev is having none of it.
Kamenev content just to control the position here. #T9#
Kamenev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kamenev fails to advance to Dukat's back.
Dukat tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T10##SUB#
Kamenev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dukat to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dukat shrugs it off.
Dukat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dukat is trying desperately to improve position.
Dukat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dukat is controlling an arm, preventing Kamenev from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T11#
Dukat tries to hold on but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev tries to take Dukat's back but instead Dukat uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dukat trying to hold on to Kamenev's head to control him but Kamenev postures up.
Dukat is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Dukat won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Dukat gets back to full guard.
Kamenev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (11) vs (2) Dukat
A lull in the action here.
Dukat is not content to let Kamenev 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.#T13#
Dukat 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.
Dukat tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kamenev easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kamenev (13) vs (2) Dukat
Dukat can't escape the position.
#T14#
Kamenev looking to control but Dukat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dukat holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kamenev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kamenev takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Ivan Kamenev retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ivan Kamenev 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 235
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 92 wins and 67 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 88 losses; Vartan Esteves!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Esteves closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Curls quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Curls (0) vs (2) Esteves
Curls trying to control from the bottom.
Curls is staying active underneath Esteves, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Curls preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curls preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Curls is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Esteves is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Curls wants to control but Esteves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Curls won't allow Esteves to pass to mount.
Esteves is trying to control. Curls wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Curls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esteves is working away from the top position though.
Esteves prevents Curls from improving his position.
Esteves trying to advance position but Curls counters by regaining guard. #T2#
Esteves controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Esteves content to stall in guard here.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working 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.#T3#
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.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curls is trying to control the position but Esteves postures up.
Curls keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully. #T4#
Curls seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to pass the guard.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Esteves passes Curls's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Esteves seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Curls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
Esteves trying to control from Curls's half guard. Curls has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Curls keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Curls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curls has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving. #T6#
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Curls keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Curls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Esteves controlling from the top position. #T7#
Esteves wants to control from the top but Curls keeps moving.
Esteves stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Curls swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Curls has his hands on Esteves's head, controlling the position.
Esteves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T8#
Curls keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves 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. #T9#
Curls keeping full guard, as Esteves tries to pass.
Esteves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Curls controls Esteves momentarily but Esteves frees himself. #SUB#
Curls working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Esteves has passed into half guard!
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Esteves controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Esteves 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.
Curls is looking to improve his position.
Curls is trying to control but can't.
#T11#
Esteves is looking to take a break and control but Curls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Esteves wants to pass to mount but Curls is defending the position.
Esteves is stalling here. Curls is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Esteves seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Curls has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves tries to bench press Curls off him but Curls keeps the position.
Esteves is trying to control Curls's posture but Curls avoids it.
Esteves looking for a sweep but Curls has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Curls has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Esteves has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (9) vs (2) Esteves
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Curls is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Esteves is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Curls not allowing Esteves to control his hands.
Esteves looking very determined here, making life difficult for Curls.
Curls controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
#T13#
Curls is not going to allow Esteves to sit and survive in this position.
Esteves manages to reverse the position and now he's in Curls's guard. Nice work there by Esteves.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (4) Esteves
Curls looking for a sweep. Not yet Curls, not yet.
Esteves advances to half guard.
Esteves working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Curls's thigh. Curls counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom. #T14#
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Curls.
Esteves trying to control but Curls is working from the bottom.
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Curls is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Curls keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Curls takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Jerry Curls thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 235
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
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 9 wins and 9 losses; Flavio De Rossi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 83 wins and 90 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
De Rossi drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (0) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Rossi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Rossi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Rossi controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Fiachna trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
De Rossi wants to pass the guard but Fiachna is keeping the position.
De Rossi pushes down on Fiachna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Rossi is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fiachna trying to control here.
#T2#
Fiachna tries to roll over but De Rossi keeps him under control.
Fiachna trying to control from the bottom.
De Rossi wants to advance to full mount but Fiachna doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Fiachna trying to control the position from guard on top but De Rossi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Rossi lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (4) vs (2) Fiachna
De Rossi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiachna wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiachna has control of De Rossi's left arm, preventing De Rossi from doing any damage. #T4#
De Rossi looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Rossi trying to control but Fiachna is working from the bottom. #T5#
De Rossi passes into half guard.
Fiachna slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fiachna has his foot on De Rossi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De Rossi works his way back into a safe position though.
De Rossi postures up.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment.
Fiachna is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
#T6#
De Rossi forces his way into half guard.
Fiachna tries to get to full guard but De Rossi has control of the leg.
Fiachna keeping control of 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.
De Rossi is controlling the pace.
#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiachna manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
De Rossi postures up.
Fiachna wants to sweep here but De Rossi controlling him for the moment.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Fiachna not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiachna has his hands on De Rossi's head, controlling the position.
Fiachna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De Rossi won't allow Fiachna to sweep him here. #T9#
Fiachna looking to control.
Fiachna is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
De Rossi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiachna is retaining full guard.
Fiachna is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiachna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Rossi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De Rossi is fighting to break Fiachna's control of his arms but Fiachna is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fiachna keeping moving, preventing De Rossi from controlling successfully. #T10#
De Rossi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fiachna is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fiachna looking to control.
De Rossi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fiachna is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
De Rossi controlling from the top position. #T11#
De Rossi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Rossi looking to sit in guard and control but Fiachna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (4) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna looking to sit in guard and control but De Rossi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: De Rossi (6) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna is pulling down on De Rossi's head to control his posture.
De Rossi content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Fiachna is trying to keep De Rossi in close.
Fiachna looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiachna, not yet.
Fiachna wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
De Rossi looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Fiachna tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Rossi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiachna is trying to control the position but De Rossi postures up.
De Rossi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiachna is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Fiachna working a defensive guard but De Rossi manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: De Rossi (9) vs (4) Fiachna
Fiachna regains half guard.
De Rossi slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiachna wants to control but De Rossi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
De Rossi takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Flavio De Rossi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bots de Garra 235
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
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 63 wins and 60 losses; Esteban Mondragon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 26 losses; Anderson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mondragon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.#TD#
Gracie gets caught flat footed, as Mondragon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mondragon (2) vs (0) Gracie
Mondragon wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Mondragon stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (5) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondragon controls the position.
Mondragon working away.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Mondragon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Mondragon takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Mondragon's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy. #T2#
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Mondragon postures up.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Mondragon working away.
Mondragon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gracie tries to buck Mondragon off but Mondragon is having none of it.
Gracie is trying to control Mondragon's posture but Mondragon avoids 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 trying to remain calm as Mondragon controls from the top position.#T4#
Mondragon trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Mondragon taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (5) vs (2) Gracie
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.#T5#
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mondragon trying to control from the bottom.
Mondragon tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mondragon reverses the position - he's now on top in Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (2) Gracie
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mondragon manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mondragon (7) vs (4) Gracie#T6#
Mondragon is controlling Gracie's posture.
Mondragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Mondragon is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Mondragon is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting Mondragon's attempts to control the position.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mondragon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Mondragon is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (7) Gracie
Gracie wants to control the pace but Mondragon is squirming around nicely.
Mondragon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Mondragon gets back to half guard.
Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mondragon 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.#T10#
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mondragon is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Mondragon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom. #T11#
Mondragon works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Mondragon (7) vs (10) Gracie
Mondragon struggling a bit here.#T12#
Gracie trying to control the action but Mondragon is working from the bottom.
Mondragon is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. #T13#
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Mondragon tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. #T14#
Gracie just content to control the position.
Mondragon wants to control but Gracie postures up.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Mondragon denies him.
Mondragon struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath Anderson Gracie 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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