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Event:
CWC 394 Bremner vs Marden
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 40 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Vernon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Halo was covering up waiting for the punch and Vernon finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Halo
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Vernon'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.
Halo is controlling Vernon's posture.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo working a defensive guard but Vernon passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Vernon.
Halo is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vernon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vernon wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. #T1#
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is still trying to improve position.
Halo trying to control here.
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Halo trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Halo wants to control the action here but instead Vernon manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Halo
Vernon looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo is controlling Vernon's posture.
Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Halo wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Vernon has taken Halo's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Halo has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 388
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 39 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Vernon clinches with his opponent.
Halo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vernon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Vernon wants the takedown. Halo is fighting it off but Vernon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Halo's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Vernon
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Vernon won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo looking to control.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Vernon preventing the sweep.
Vernon controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon looking to pass the guard.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vernon is one step ahead there.
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T1#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Vernon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vernon passes into half guard.
Vernon prevents Halo from improving his position.
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Vernon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vernon defends well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo pulls Vernon in close to prevent any damage.
Vernon trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Vernon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vernon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo won't allow Vernon to pass to mount.
Vernon trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Vernon is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vernon is working away from the top position though.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Vernon sits in half guard.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Vernon looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Halo is staying active underneath Vernon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vernon prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo is controlling Vernon's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vernon is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is looking to control Vernon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#T5#
Vernon tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it. #SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vernon wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo wants to control but Vernon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vernon works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Vernon
Vernon fails to advance to Halo's back. #T6#
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo can't escape the position.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vernon seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halo is holding on tight.
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon postures up.
Vernon wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Vernon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T7#
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Halo prevents Vernon from taking his back.
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#SUB2#
Vernon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halo is surviving well by controlling Vernon's body position as best he can.
Vernon controlling from the full mount.
Halo stops Vernon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vernon avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T8#
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Vernon's attempts to control the action.
Vernon controlling his opponent.
Vernon tries to push Halo's head away but Halo is holding on tight.
Vernon wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Vernon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #T9#
Halo tries to hold on but Vernon pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Vernon has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (8) Vernon
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Vernon gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Halo trying to control the position but Vernon manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Vernon is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T10#
Vernon is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (8) Vernon
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Vernon is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vernon tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Vernon trying to control from the bottom.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vernon gets back to full guard.
Halo postures up.
#T11#
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Vernon looking to control but Halo passes into half guard.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Vernon won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Vernon trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now. #T12##SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Vernon is defending it quite comfortably.
Vernon moves into full guard.
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halo is aware though and is defending well.
Vernon pulls Halo in to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T13#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vernon trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard. #T14#
Halo stalling.
Halo is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it.
Vernon wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vernon is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Vernon manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vernon wins on points by 8 to 2.
Isaac Vernon 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.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 382
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 38 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 16 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laitila keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Laitila.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Laitila clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Laitila
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Halo has the hooks in. Laitila is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Laitila is still trying to improve position.
Laitila is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halo wants to control but Laitila manages to buck him off and is now in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Laitila! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Laitila doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Laitila manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.#T2#
Laitila wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Laitila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halo trying to control but Laitila postures up.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo wants to sweep here but Laitila controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Laitila is proving a slippery customer.
Laitila showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Laitila won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Laitila's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laitila works his way back into a safe position though.
Laitila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Laitila from controlling successfully.
Laitila tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Laitila trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Laitila has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laitila is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laitila is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laitila trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Laitila is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Laitila works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (5) Laitila
Laitila is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T5#
Halo wants to control but Laitila is having none of it.
Halo 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: Halo (6) vs (5) Laitila
Halo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Laitila looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Laitila working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Laitila keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Laitila keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T6#
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo trying to control but Laitila is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Laitila to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Halo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Laitila pulls down on the head and he's put Halo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jari Laitila!
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 377
Date: May 14, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Ricky Clubber! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo with a poor takedown #CL#
and Clubber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Clubber tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Halo is working for takedown but Clubber is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Clubber has hold of one of Halo's legs. Halo is fighting the takedown attempt but Clubber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Clubber (2) vs (0) Halo
Clubber has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halo trying to control the position.
Clubber passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Clubber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Halo is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Clubber is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Clubber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clubber is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Clubber prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets full guard.#T2#
Halo controls Clubber momentarily but Clubber frees himself.
Clubber wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Clubber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clubber tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Clubber pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Clubber escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Clubber! Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (5) vs (0) Halo#T3#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo is not content to let Clubber control the position.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Clubber trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo stops Clubber from passing to mount.
Halo is not content to let Clubber control the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clubber trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it. #SUB#
Clubber tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5##SUB#
Clubber is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo holds on to Clubber's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Clubber tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is trying to control Clubber's posture but Clubber avoids it.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Clubber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Clubber is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halo sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Clubber wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Clubber takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Clubber wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clubber is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.
Halo wants to control but Clubber is keeping busy.
Halo tries to roll over but Clubber keeps him under control.#T7#
Clubber is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Halo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Halo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clubber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clubber's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Clubber (5) vs (4) Halo
Halo is looking to control Clubber but Clubber is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Clubber is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halo gets his way!
#SUB2#
Halo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8##SUB2#
Halo working for the choke.
Clubber is in bad spot here.
Halo trying to control momentarily.
Halo is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Halo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clubber trying to control the hands but Halo won't let him.
Halo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Halo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Good control from Halo.
Halo not allowing Clubber to control his hands.
Halo controls the action.
Halo tries to keep control of the position but Clubber is staying busy.
Halo wants to control but Clubber manages to buck him off and is now in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Clubber! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Clubber (7) vs (4) Halo
Halo keeping moving, preventing Clubber from controlling successfully. #T10#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Halo wants to control but Clubber passes easily into half guard.
Halo moves into full guard.
Clubber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo looking to control but Clubber passes into half guard.
#T11#
Clubber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working. #SUB#
Clubber is looking for a kimura here.
Clubber trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Clubber is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Clubber stalling. #SUB#
Clubber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clubber.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo is pulling down on Clubber's head to control his posture.
Halo is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T13#
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo is controlling Clubber's posture.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clubber defends well.
Clubber is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Clubber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Clubber works his way back into a safe position though.
Clubber sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo keeping full guard, as Clubber tries to pass.
Halo is trying to keep Clubber in close.
#T14#
Clubber wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Clubber pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Clubber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo is looking to control Clubber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Clubber not doing much here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Clubber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clubber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is trying to control but Clubber passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Clubber (10) vs (4) Halo
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Ricky Clubber thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 374
Date: May 07, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; John Doe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Doe.
Halo with the counter takedown but Doe avoids it easily.
Doe with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Doe (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Doe looking for subs off his back but Halo has passed one foot through into half guard.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doe has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Doe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Doe sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Doe defending well.
Doe is holding on to half guard well.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Doe is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo wants to take a breather but Doe is having none of it. #T2#
Doe is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Doe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Doe (0) vs (5) Halo
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Doe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Doe is working hard here to advance position.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doe wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#T3#
Halo wants to control the pace but Doe is squirming around nicely.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Halo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo controlling from mount.
Doe tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Halo controlling from mount.
It looks like Halo 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.
Doe tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Doe is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Doe is trying to escape the mount.
Halo tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Doe gets back to half guard.
Doe tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo trying to control the action but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo won't allow Doe to sweep him here. #T7#
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Halo postures up.
Doe keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T8#
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Doe defends it.
Doe moves into full guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T9##SUB#
Doe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Doe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Doe keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T10#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe controlling Halo's posture.
Doe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Doe working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Doe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Doe has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (5) Halo
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (2) vs (7) Halo#SUB#
Doe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #T12#
Doe is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T13#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Doe holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Doe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Doe (4) vs (7) Halo
Halo wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Doe trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Doe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Doe from controlling successfully. #T14#
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself. #SUB2#
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Doe defends it easily.#SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Prana Halo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 371.1
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 28 losses; Marcelinho Lima! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 37 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lima wants to clinch#TD2#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lima (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lima is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, if Halo 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.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lima! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (5) Halo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Lima sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lima is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Halo is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Halo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Halo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (8) Halo
Lima tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo trying to control but Lima is having none of it. #T4#
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Halo wants to control but Lima has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Halo trying to control from Lima's half guard. Lima has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (11) Halo#T5#
Lima is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Lima is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Well, if Halo 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.
Halo is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now.
Lima is not content to let Halo control the position.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Halo is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Lima is trying to control but can't.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well.
Halo is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lima keeps working.
Lima is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima is trying to keep Halo in close.
#SUB#
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8##SUB#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lima (0) vs (14) Halo
Halo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lima (0) vs (16) Halo
Lima regains half guard.
Lima trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. #T9#
Halo wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
Lima gets full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo is fighting to break Lima's control of his arms but Lima is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Lima can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lima has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Lima controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #T11#
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima trying to control the position here.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T12#
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lima is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T13#
Lima can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is looking to advance position but Lima won't allow it.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T14#
Lima tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is taking a breather. Lima 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.
Lima trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 16 to 0.
After winning the bout, Prana Halo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 36 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lavicci shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lavicci showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Lavicci
Halo wants to control but Lavicci is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lavicci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is controlling Lavicci's trapped leg to prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lavicci working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1#
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lavicci is working away from the top position though.
Lavicci is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Lavicci is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo won't allow Lavicci to pass to mount. #SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking to control Lavicci's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#T2#
Lavicci wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo trying to control but Lavicci postures up.
Halo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo wants to control the position but Lavicci says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lavicci is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Halo trying to control here.
#T3#
Lavicci is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is trying to control but Lavicci passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Lavicci
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo looking for a sweep but Lavicci has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Lavicci
Lavicci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo just holding on.
Halo wants to hold on but Lavicci pushes him away.
Halo tries to control Lavicci's body but Lavicci pushes him off. Halo squirms to his side and now Lavicci has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (10) Lavicci
Halo trying to control the position but Lavicci manages to sink in the hooks.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lavicci controlling the positon.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Halo trying to control the hands but Lavicci won't let him.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
#T5#
Halo is trying to break free.
Lavicci has good solid back control here.
Lavicci keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Lavicci has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Lavicci is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lavicci keeps control of the position easily here as Halo tries to buck him off.
Halo turns into Lavicci and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (10) Lavicci#SUB2#
Halo lying in Lavicci's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lavicci decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Halo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anthony Lavicci!
Post fight, Anthony Lavicci took to the microphone: 'Maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, però, i will be the biggest grappler in this FUCKING WORLD!!!'.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 36 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 36 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Halo trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Halo 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.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard. #T2#
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (3) Halo
Halo controlling from mount.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo controlling the action here.#T3#
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Gracie is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Well, if Halo 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.
Gracie is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo controlling the action here.
Halo 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.
My spies in PhoQus Fight Club inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Gracie tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (6) Halo
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (9) Halo
Halo controlling from mount.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (12) Halo
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Halo controlling from mount.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape. #T10#
Halo wants to control but Gracie has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. #T11#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Halo 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.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo trying to control the pace.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T13#
Halo is controlling the pace.
Halo prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for submissions but instead, Gracie has regained full guard.
#T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (15) Halo
Halo controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 15 to 0.
A very excited looking Prana Halo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 355
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 35 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Halo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
#TD2#
Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Halo regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Gracie
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie tries to move to mount but Halo blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Halo defends it well.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo tries to hold on but Gracie postures up.#SUB2#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Halo is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a guillotine from mount but Halo is having none of it.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie tries to control but Halo wriggling away. #SUB2#
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Gracie tries to push Halo's head away but Halo is holding on tight.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie trying to control but Halo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Halo is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halo is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
#T3#
Gracie is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Gracie controlling the pace.
Halo won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (10) Gracie
Halo struggling a bit here.#T5#
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie trying to control but Halo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Halo defends it well.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.#T6##SUB2#
Gracie is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off.
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (15) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (18) Gracie#T7##SUB2#
Gracie has control of Halo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gracie trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (20) Gracie#T8#
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Halo wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Gracie tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Halo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo holds on to Gracie as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Halo wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Gracie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well. #T10#
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (23) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Gracie trying to control but Halo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but Halo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Halo wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#SUB2#
Gracie looking to secure an arm triangle but Halo defends it well. #SUB2#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halo is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Gracie trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Halo is keeping him at bay.
Halo wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Halo is in no mood to give up.
Halo tries to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is concentrating on defense, preventing Gracie from advancing position. #T13#
Halo tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T14#
Gracie moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (26) Gracie
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halo can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gracie wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Halo is defending well. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halo's legs.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 26 to 0.
Big Dog Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Halo
Halo wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard. #SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Addams to get the leverage. #SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Addams not doing much here.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Halo
Addams wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Addams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Addams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (5) vs (4) Halo#SUB2#
Halo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Halo doesn't have the hooks in and Addams manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Halo#T3#
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo trying to control the position.
Addams stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
Addams working away.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams slows the pace down.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position. #T4#
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Addams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams working away.
Addams controls the position from side control.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position.
Halo wants to control but Addams postures up.
Addams is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Addams wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (6) Halo
Halo wants to pass the guard but Addams is defending well.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Addams being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T6#
Addams keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams pulls Halo in to control the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams looking to control.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halo pushing down on Addams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Addams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (9) Halo
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Addams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Addams controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Addams controlling Halo's posture.
Addams continues to stall.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (9) Halo#T10#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Addams postures up.
Halo pulls Addams in to control the position.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (15) vs (9) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo prevents Addams from improving position.
Halo can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Addams works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (18) vs (9) Halo
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Addams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (18) vs (13) Halo#SUB2#
Halo is looking for the choke from the back position but Addams is controlling his hands well.
Halo gets his hands free as Addams looks to control.
Will Halo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halo doesn't have the hooks in and Addams manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (20) vs (13) Halo
Addams pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Halo looks winded!#SUB2#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Addams stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo trying to control the position.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo 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.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (23) vs (13) Halo
Addams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo prevents Addams from improving position. #T14#
Addams advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (25) vs (13) Halo
Addams avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Addams looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Addams is staying active.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 25 to 13.
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 345
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 33 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Big Dog Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Halo has clasped his hands together around Gracie's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Gracie
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Halo moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (6) vs (0) Gracie
Halo prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo tries to control but Gracie wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Halo prevents Gracie from getting the reversal.
Halo wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Halo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Gracie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Halo has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Gracie tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (6) vs (5) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a submission but Halo is keeping him at bay.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Gracie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
Gracie avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T4#
Gracie tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is controlling Gracie's trapped leg to prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it. #T5#
Halo tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Gracie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Halo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Big Dog Gracie!
Big Dog Gracie decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 343
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 32 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 25 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lima decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Lima
Lima seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage.
Lima is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Lima is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Lima prevents Halo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is controlling Lima's trapped leg to prevent Lima from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.#T1#
Halo tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halo pulls Lima in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lima defends well.
Lima passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo won't allow Lima to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo trying to control but Lima postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo trying to hold on to Lima's head to control him but Lima postures up.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lima to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lima is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Lima is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lima.
Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T5##SUB2#
Lima looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo is looking to control Lima's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Halo wants to improve his position but Lima is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Lima is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
#T6##SUB2#
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo wants to control but Lima is keeping busy.
Halo won't allow Lima to pass to mount.
Halo trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Lima is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Lima is very close to passing his half guard.#T7##SUB2#
Lima seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Halo keeping hold of Lima's head, controlling as best he can.
Halo is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lima drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Halo's guard.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima postures up.
#SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima preventing the sweep.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T9#
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Lima passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo trying to control here.
#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo moves into full guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Lima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
Halo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Halo holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Halo'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.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Halo wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Halo keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lima controls the pace.
Lima trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lima manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Lima
Lima holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.#T13#
Lima is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (2) Lima
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo avoids the attempt from Lima to control.
Halo looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lima regains half guard.
Lima won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Lima is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard. #T14#
Lima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (8) vs (6) Lima
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the hands but Lima won't let him.
Halo is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Lima is cranking Halo's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Halo! He's tightened the choke and Halo is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelinho Lima!
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WPGC 10
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 31 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Disco Kid!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kid is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, Kid circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kid.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Halo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kid is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halo is trying to drag Kid to the mat but Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Kid is trying to trip Halo. He has hold of a leg but Halo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kid persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Kid
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo controls Kid momentarily but Kid frees himself.
Kid 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.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kid wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Kid has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kid won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo 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: Halo (2) vs (2) Kid
Halo trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away. #T2##SUB2#
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Kid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (2) vs (6) Kid#SUB2#
Kid is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Halo tries to escape but Kid has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Kid not allowing Halo to control his hands. #SUB2#
Kid patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kid has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Kid looking for the choke from the back.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kid won't let him. #SUB2#
Kid tightening his grip on Halo, looking for the choke.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kid avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Halo showing good submission defense here.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4##SUB2#
Kid is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Halo fending off the submission attempt from Kid. #SUB2#
Kid is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Halo with him. Halo is trying to defend but Kid has an arm under the chin now! Halo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Disco Kid!
Disco Kid was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WPGC 9.5
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Archimedes Sparbot! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 31 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Sparbot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Halo tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparbot pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sparbot has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparbot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archimedes Sparbot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparbot.
Sparbot shoots in but Halo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD2#
Halo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sparbot quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparbot (0) vs (2) Halo
Sparbot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Sparbot is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is keen to just control but Sparbot is a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparbot'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.#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sparbot is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparbot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparbot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Sparbot defending well.
Sparbot has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo prevents Sparbot from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparbot is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Halo stalling.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo prevents Sparbot from improving his position.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is defending well. #T4#
Sparbot is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sparbot is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparbot takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Sparbot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Halo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halo is fighting to break Sparbot's control of his arms but Sparbot is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halo trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot is trying to keep Halo in close.
Sparbot seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard.
Halo trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom. #T6#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot is keeping the position for now.
Sparbot working a defensive guard here.
Halo trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Sparbot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Sparbot is keeping the position.
Sparbot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving. #SUB#
Sparbot looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sparbot is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Halo trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Sparbot has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparbot is keeping the position for now.
Sparbot is controlling Halo's posture.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparbot swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Sparbot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparbot's guard.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sparbot trying to control here.
Halo controlling the action here.
More stalling from Halo.#T10##SUB#
Sparbot actively working from the bottom here.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparbot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparbot is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparbot avoid being mounted?
Sparbot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo postures up.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T11#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparbot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Sparbot working for a triangle but Halo defends it easily.
Halo wants to control from the top but Sparbot keeps moving.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T12#
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Sparbot controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Sparbot is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Halo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sparbot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparbot is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sparbot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.#T13#
Sparbot seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sparbot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparbot keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo trying to control but Sparbot is working from the bottom.
Halo is stalling in the full guard. #T14#
Sparbot looking to control.
Halo 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.
Sparbot looking to control.
Sparbot keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sparbot's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Sparbot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparbot is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 2 to 0.
After winning the bout, Prana Halo 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:
WPGC 8
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 30 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 15 losses; Volodymyr Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kersikov fails to land the takedown.
Kersikov fails with the takedown.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Kersikov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Kersikov
Halo wants to control but Kersikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is doing well to control the position and prevent Kersikov from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Kersikov works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Kersikov
Halo tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is just holding on here. Kersikov manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (8) Kersikov
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.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Halo tries to escape but Kersikov has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T2#
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him.
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Kersikov to control.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Kersikov is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Halo is in bad spot here.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him. #T3#
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Halo tries to break free.
Halo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control but not successfully.
Halo is really stuck here.
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Kersikov gets his hands free.
Kersikov has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov won't let him. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control the hands but Kersikov breaks the grip.
Kersikov keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kersikov's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (8) Kersikov
Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halo trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom. #T5#
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (8) Kersikov
Halo tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov wants to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo wants to control the pace but Kersikov is squirming around nicely.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kersikov is looking to escape.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T7#
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kersikov for as long as he can get away with.
Halo tries to control but Kersikov wriggling away.
Kersikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo is trying to control here but Kersikov has managed to regain half guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it. #T9#
Halo controlling the pace.
Kersikov is trying is best to control the position here.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo is keen to just control but Kersikov is a slippery customer.
Kersikov trying to control here.
Kersikov tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T10#
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Kersikov defends it.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo'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.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Kersikov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving. #T11#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kersikov holds on and takes a little breather.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo controlling from the top position. #T13#
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T14#
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 8 to 5.
A victorious Volodymyr Kersikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WPGC 7
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 30 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 34 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Breaker fails with the takedown.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Breaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Breaker tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Breaker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Breaker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Breaker#SUB2#
Breaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Breaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Breaker's guard. #T1#
Halo trying to pass the guard but Breaker defending well.
Halo controlling the pace.
Breaker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Breaker tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Breaker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Breaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Breaker looking to control.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Breaker#T2#
Breaker is looking for a sweep.
Breaker is still trying to improve position.
Halo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Breaker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Breaker prevents Halo from moving into mount. #SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Breaker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Breaker stops Halo from passing to mount. #T3#
Breaker is not content to let Halo control the position.
Breaker seems a little lost for a moment, as Halo dominates the positioning.
Breaker is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo works to advance to full mount. Breaker defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (7) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Halo tries to control but Breaker wriggling away. #T4#
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Breaker is looking to escape.
Halo controlling from mount.
Halo trying to control but Breaker is having none of it. #T5#
Breaker tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo controlling from the full mount.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Breaker tries to hold on but Halo postures up.
Breaker is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Halo controlling the pace for now.
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Halo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breaker can't escape the position.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Halo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Breaker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Breaker and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
A lull in the action here.
Breaker wants to control but Halo postures up.
Breaker gets back to half guard.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Breaker is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Breaker defends it.
Halo is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Breaker controlling the position well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Breaker is defending well. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Breaker tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker is being controlled here.
Breaker tries to improve position but can't.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Halo just content to control the position.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Breaker is trying to escape the position but Halo is controlling the position.
Halo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (12) vs (0) Breaker
Halo controlling from mount.
Halo trying to control but Breaker is having none of it.
Breaker gets back to half guard.
Breaker is not content to let Halo control the position.#SUB#
Halo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Breaker is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prana Halo!
An out of breath Prana Halo 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:
WPGC 6
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 30 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Alexandre Firmino and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Joteel clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Joteel decides to pull guard.
Joteel working a defensive guard here.
Joteel looking for a sweep. Not yet Joteel, not yet.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joteel trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Joteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joteel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Joteel is retaining full guard.
Joteel looking to control.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joteel's guard.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Joteel defends it.
Joteel is in trouble now - Halo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (0) Joteel
Joteel can't escape the position.
Halo looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Joteel is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Joteel defends it well.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Halo looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joteel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Halo is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Joteel is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Joteel flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Halo anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Joteel and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Halo slips an arm under Joteel chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Halo has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Halo is squeezing on Joteel like an anaconda would it's prey. Joteel fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo 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:
WPGC 5.5
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 29 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Halo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Wang advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wang seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Wang
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Wang has control of Halo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Halo tries to improve his position but Wang has taken his back! Wang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Halo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wang pushes Halo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Wang!
A very excited looking Long Wang 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.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WPGC 4.5
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 29 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jacque Joteel!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Joteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Joteel gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Joteel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo postures up.
Joteel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Joteel
Halo pulls Joteel in close to prevent any damage.
Halo looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joteel trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo controlling Joteel's posture.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Joteel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joteel is one step ahead there.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo controlling the position.
Halo keeping full guard, as Joteel tries to pass. #SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Joteel defends easily.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2##SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Joteel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Joteel looking to pass the guard.
Halo wants to improve his position but instead Joteel has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Joteel is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Joteel pulls his head out easily.
Halo controlling the position for now.
Joteel controlling the pace.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Joteel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Joteel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Joteel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joteel has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Joteel from controlling successfully.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joteel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joteel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joteel trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Joteel is proving a slippery customer.
Joteel wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Joteel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Joteel
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joteel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo trying to control but Joteel is working from the bottom.
Halo passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Joteel gets back to full guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Joteel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Joteel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Joteel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo passes into half guard. #T5#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Joteel is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo not doing much here.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Joteel! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Joteel
Halo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Joteel can't escape the position.
Halo tries to control but Joteel wriggling away. #T6#
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
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.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.
Halo looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.#T7#
Joteel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Halo working for a submission but Joteel is keeping him at bay.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Joteel is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is looking to get to half guard.#T8#
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo trying to control but Joteel is having none of it.
Joteel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo controlling from the full mount.
Halo looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Joteel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T9#
Joteel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo wants to control the pace but Joteel is squirming around nicely.
Joteel is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Joteel is looking to escape.
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joteel is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Joteel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joteel tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Halo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Joteel is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Halo controlling from the full mount.
Joteel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Joteel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo looking to control but Joteel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joteel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Joteel is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Joteel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is looking to advance position but Joteel won't allow it.
Joteel tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Halo wants to take a breather but Joteel is having none of it. #T13#
Joteel wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo not doing much here.
Joteel is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joteel is still trying to improve position.
Halo is keen to just control but Joteel is a slippery customer.
Joteel tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is keen to just control but Joteel is a slippery customer.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Joteel is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (2) Joteel
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to control but Joteel wriggling away.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Prana Halo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WPGC 3
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 28 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Abdelrahman Camara!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Camara drives through and clinches with Halo against the ropes.
Camara is pressed up against the ropes. Halo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Camara down to the mat. Camara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Abdelrahman Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Halo gets tackled into the ropes by Camara. Camara maintains the clinch. #TD#
Halo gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Camara
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.
Camara is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Camara does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Camara is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo wants to take a breather but Camara is having none of it. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage. #T2#
Halo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Camara's thigh. Camara counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Halo wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Camara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Camara is retaining full guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Camara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Camara#SUB#
Camara got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Camara has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Camara postures up.
#SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Camara passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (5) Camara#T5#
Camara avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo tries to control the position but Camara now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (2) vs (8) Camara
Camara controls the action.
Camara is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
Camara controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Camara struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T6#
Camara tries to get the hooks in deep but Halo pushed the leg off.
Halo is really stuck here.
Camara not allowing Halo to control his hands.
Halo tries to break free.
Halo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Camara.
Halo tries to escape but Camara has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo is holding onto Camara's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Halo breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (8) Camara
Halo wants to pass the guard but Camara is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at HELLCADEMY inform us that Camara has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Camara wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Camara is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Camara keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Camara is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camara holds on and takes a little breather.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (10) Camara#SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Camara defends it easily.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Camara pushes his legs off easily.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T10#
Halo pulls Camara in close to his closed guard and prevents Camara from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Camara has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Camara manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (13) Camara
Halo tries to bench press Camara off him but Camara keeps the position.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T11#
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Camara is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Camara wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Camara taking a breather here.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is looking for a sweep.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Camara prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Halo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Camara escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Camara! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (16) Camara
Halo stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#T13#
Halo wants to control but Camara postures up.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is trying to control Camara's posture but Camara avoids it.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo wants to control but Camara postures up.#T14#
Camara trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Camara keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo wants to control but Camara postures up.
Halo is not content to let Camara control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara wins on points by 16 to 4.
A relieved looking Abdelrahman Camara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WPGC 1
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Ruslan Karelin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Halo gets caught napping as Karelin dives in and scores a takedown. Halo manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Karelin (2) vs (0) Halo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karelin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo looking to control.
Karelin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin 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. #SUB2#
Halo working for a triangle but Karelin defends it easily.
Karelin preventing the sweep. #T1#
Karelin slips nicely into half guard.
Karelin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Halo wants to control but Karelin is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Karelin pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (5) vs (0) Halo
Karelin fails to advance to Halo's back.
Karelin prevents Halo from getting the reversal.#T2#
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Karelin wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Karelin pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halo wants to hold on but Karelin pushes him away.
Karelin content just to control the position here.
Karelin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halo for as long as he can get away with.
Halo is trying to reverse the position but instead Karelin has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (8) vs (0) Halo#T3#
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the action but Karelin just sinks the hooks in.
Karelin keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Karelin wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo just trying to survive but Karelin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Karelin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Karelin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T4#
Halo turns into Karelin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (8) vs (2) Halo
Karelin looking to control.
Karelin keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Karelin is keeping the position.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is pushing down on Karelin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Karelin is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Karelin gets back to full guard.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo passes Karelin's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Karelin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo wants to control but Karelin is keeping him busy.
Halo controlling the action here.
Karelin moves into full guard.
#T6#
Karelin is trying to keep Halo in close.
Karelin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo trying to control but Karelin is working from the bottom.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karelin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Karelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Karelin 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: Karelin (10) vs (2) Halo
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo wants to improve his position but Karelin is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karelin trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #T8#
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Karelin is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karelin is working away from the top position though.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Halo is looking for a sweep. Karelin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Karelin trying to control the pace.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Karelin has control of the leg.
Karelin wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Halo is looking to control Karelin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Karelin is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo tries to roll over but Karelin keeps him under control.#T10#
Karelin trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Karelin is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Karelin is staying active.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Halo looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Karelin pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Karelin (13) vs (2) Halo
Karelin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karelin avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T11#
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
Halo tries to hold on but Karelin postures up.#SUB#
Karelin is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Halo tries to control Karelin's body but Karelin pushes him off. Halo squirms to his side and now Karelin has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Karelin (16) vs (2) Halo
Karelin has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T12#
Halo tries to roll but Karelin sticks to his back.
Halo trying to control the action but Karelin just sinks the hooks in.
Karelin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Halo trying to control the action but Karelin just sinks the hooks in.
Karelin has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Karelin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Karelin keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Karelin biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control the hands but Karelin breaks the grip.
Halo turns into Karelin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Karelin (16) vs (4) Halo
Halo wants to control from the top but Karelin keeps moving.
Karelin can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Karelin is defending the position.
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Karelin is a slippery customer.
Karelin won't allow Halo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Karelin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo wants to take a breather but Karelin is having none of it.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karelin wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Karelin is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karelin takes the fight on points by 16 to 4.
After the fight, Ruslan Karelin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC Fight Night 7
Date: Nov 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Guillo Perez !
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Halo tries to keep at a distance but Perez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Halo tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halo looking for a takedown. #TD#
Halo has picked Perez up - he's going for a ride! Halo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Perez
Halo is controlling the pace.
Perez is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Perez
Perez is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tries to hold on but Halo postures up.#T1#
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Perez is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perez is looking to escape. #SUB#
Halo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Halo avoids the attempt from Perez to control.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Halo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Perez 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: Halo (5) vs (2) Perez
Perez advances to half guard.
Halo trying to hold on to Perez 's head to control him but Perez postures up.
#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Perez is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Halo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Perez has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (5) Perez
Perez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halo wants to control but Perez is having none of it.#SUB2#
Perez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Halo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halo wants to control but Perez is having none of it.
Perez trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Perez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo is controlling an arm, preventing Perez from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Perez is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off.
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Halo tries to hold on but Perez pushes him away.
Perez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Perez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Perez extends the arm and Halo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillo Perez !
Our winner, Guillo Perez , 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.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Nickal vs Saric
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 17 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Leighton drives through and clinches with Halo against the cage.
Halo looking for a takedown.
Halo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leighton pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Leighton moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Leighton drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Leighton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Halo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Leighton has tightened it up now! Halo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliott Leighton!
During a confident post fight interview, Eliott Leighton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Prelims
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Arthur Kincaid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kincaid (0) vs (4) Halo
Kincaid is not content to let Halo control the position.
Kincaid is letting Halo control him for a moment.
Kincaid is looking for a sweep.
Kincaid regains half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kincaid sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kincaid is not content to let Halo control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Kincaid'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.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Kincaid is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo pushes down on Kincaid's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Kincaid won't allow it.
Kincaid trying to control but Halo postures up.
#SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Halo content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Kincaid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Kincaid actively working from the bottom here.
Kincaid won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Kincaid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kincaid has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Kincaid is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo is trying to control. Kincaid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kincaid trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Kincaid is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kincaid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#T3#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kincaid knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kincaid trying to control here.
Kincaid tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo trying to control the action but Kincaid is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kincaid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kincaid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kincaid keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kincaid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kincaid swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kincaid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Kincaid's legs - danger averted.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Kincaid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (2) vs (4) Halo
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kincaid passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Kincaid (5) vs (4) Halo
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Halo manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kincaid (5) vs (6) Halo#SUB#
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Kincaid has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Halo doesn't defend quickly enough and Kincaid has managed to lock this one up! Can Halo escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kincaid on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Kincaid!
An out of breath Arthur Kincaid thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Burroughs vs Ramirez
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Andersson shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Andersson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Halo feints and as Andersson raises his hands in defense, Halo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andersson (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (2) Halo
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Halo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Andersson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Halo, who protects the arm well.
Andersson advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Andersson (7) vs (2) Halo
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Andersson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo wants to improve his position but Andersson is controlling well.
#T2#
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Andersson advancing to mount.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andersson moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (10) vs (2) Halo
Halo is looking to improve his position but Andersson isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Andersson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Halo has his hands clasped together but Andersson breaks the hold and Halo is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Andersson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Frank Andersson!
Frank Andersson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Pavlov vs Read
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 22 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 28 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Jello scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Jello
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Jello working away.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Jello is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jello wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jello slows the pace down.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Jello has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (6) Jello
Jello fails to advance to Halo's back.
Jello trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jello fails to advance to Halo's back.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Jello looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Jello with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jello in particular looking to stall.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Jello stalling.
Halo wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Jello works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (9) Jello
Jello controlling the pace for now.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Jello controlling his opponent.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Jello has a good base and remains in mount.
Jello controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Jello 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.
Jello wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Halo is controlling an arm, preventing Jello from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jello tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo tries to hold on but Jello pushes him away. #T5#
Halo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jello pulls his head out easily.
Halo trying to control here.
Jello is taking a breather. Halo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T6##SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (12) Jello
Jello controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Jello keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jello works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (15) Jello#T7#
Jello controlling from the full mount.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jello is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halo is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Jello is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
#T8#
Jello preventing the sweep.
Halo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Jello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jello trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jello controls the pace.#T9#
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Jello to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Jello has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Halo defend it? Jello steps over the head and cranks it - Halo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jello!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moldy Jello!
An out of breath Moldy Jello thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WVT 27: Smith v Son
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Halo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Red Eagle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo prevents Red Eagle from standing back up.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Red Eagle keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Red Eagle defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Red Eagle is defending well.
#T1##SUB#
Red Eagle is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Halo prevents Red Eagle from standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Red Eagle is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
#SUB#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Red Eagle is defending well.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
#T3##SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo is working for a kimura but Red Eagle is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Red Eagle defends it well.
Red Eagle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Red Eagle manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Red Eagle. Red Eagle maintains the clinch.
Red Eagle is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Halo has clasped his hands together around Red Eagle's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Red Eagle tries to escape but Halo is in control.
Prana Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halo is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Red Eagle is trying to escape and Halo transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Red Eagle is forced to tap! Nice work there by Halo! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo 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:
WVT 22: Halo v Son
Date: Aug 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Halo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Son to the mat! Son manages to get full guard.
Son seems keen to control Halo's posture.
Halo wants to control from the top but Son keeps moving. #SUB#
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to control but Son is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Son must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Son content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Son won't allow Halo to sweep him here. #SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Son is aware though and is defending well.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Son controls the pace.
Son slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Son is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Halo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo tries to bench press Son off him but Son keeps the position. #T2#
Halo gets back to half guard.
Son is controlling the pace.
Son's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Son has control of the leg.
Son is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Halo is looking for a sweep. Son is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Son tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Son controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Son from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son preventing the sweep. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Halo has his foot on Son's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Son works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Son has passed into half guard.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Son is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son prevents Halo from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hueng Son will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Son tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo dives in and grabs Son's left leg, looking for a takedown. Son pushes down on Halo's head and hops out.
Halo avoids the head kick by Son.
A big left from Son misses. #CL2#
Son clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Son.
Son lands a hook that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Son lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries for a takedown but Son manages to get underhooks.
Son is leaning against Halo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD#
Halo has picked Son up - he's going for a ride! Halo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Son is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Son knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1##SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Son is defending well.
Son is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Son sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Son has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well.
Son wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Son is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Son won't allow Halo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well. #T3#
Son is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Son defends the submission attempt.
Son is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Son avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well. #SUB#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Son is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Son is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Son is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Halo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Son circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Halo swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Son avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hueng Son will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Son sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Son throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Son.
Son tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Son displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Son has Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Halo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Son is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Halo wants to take the fight to the mat but Son manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Halo wants to take the fight to the mat but Son manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Halo has Son pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Son manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Son dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Son is pushing Halo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halo is working for takedown but Son is calmly controlling the position for now.
Son gets underhooks to prevent Halo's takedown attempt.
Halo is looking for a takedown.
Son prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Son cracks Halo with a nice body shot.
Prana Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Son lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Halo tries for a takedown but Son manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Son.
Son prevents the takedown attempt.
Halo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Son after a bit of a struggle.
A short right from Son.
Halo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Halo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Son pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hueng Son seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halo is looking to take this one to the mat.#T3#
Son makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halo is trying to drag Son to the mat but Son just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Son tries to work over Halo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Son pulls his leg out and moves away.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Halo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Son clinches up with Halo and pushes him back against the cage.
Halo wants a takedown.
Son misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Son stalling against the cage.
Halo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Son is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Halo wants a takedown.
Halo can't get the takedown.
Halo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Son pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Son just leaning against Halo, taking a breather.
Halo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Son gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Halo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Son prevents it.
Nice body punch from Son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Son lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halo.
Son has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Son lands a body shot in the clinch.
Son displaying some good clinch control by pressing Halo up against the cage.
Son avoiding damage as Halo throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hueng Son comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Son 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hueng Son!
After the fight, Hueng Son was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WVT 18: Halo v Knox
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox throws a shot from downtown. Halo moves away and avoids it.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Knox's waist but Knox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Knox smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Knox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Knox's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knox 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.#SUB#
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Knox slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard.#REVB##T1#
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo wants to sweep here but Knox controlling him for the moment.
Knox is looking to stand up but Halo won't let him.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo 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.#SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Knox defends easily.
Knox showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Knox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Knox must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Knox controls from within his opponent's guard.
Knox's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Knox trying to stand up but can't free himself from Halo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is trying to keep Knox in close.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Knox manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Knox is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo working away.#SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Knox is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knox rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Knox!
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knox is one step ahead there.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Knox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4##SUB#
Halo has his foot on Knox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knox works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Knox tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo wants to take a breather but Knox is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeta Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prana Halo's cut.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Halo moves out of range as Knox strikes.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Halo misses with a takedown
and Knox counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo tries for a takedown but Knox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Knox cracks Halo with an open hand slap.#KD2#
Knox cracks Halo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Halo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Knox finish him?
#ROC2#Halo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox thuds a left hand into Halo's body.
A big right from Knox misses.
Knox connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Halo out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeta Knox!
Zeta Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
WVT 15: Puto v Halo
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A big left from Puto misses.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
Puto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puto throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
#TD2#
Halo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Puto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Puto tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the action but Puto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Puto is defending well. #T1#
Puto is letting Halo control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura but Puto is defending well. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Puto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo looking to control but instead Puto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Puto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Puto wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Puto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Puto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Puto wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Puto throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Puto wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Puto can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Puto is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3##SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Puto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puto keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Puto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Puto keeps moving.
Halo controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Halo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions off his back.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Puto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Puto actively working from the bottom here.
Puto trying to control here.
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Puto is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo wants to control but Puto is keeping him busy.
Puto gets back to full guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Puto is keeping the position for now.
Puto is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo is pushing down on Puto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Puto is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is pressing down on Puto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puto is holding on for now.
Puto is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puto keeping hold of Halo's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Puto defends the submission attempt.
Puto is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo prevents Puto from improving his position.#T3#
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Puto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control but Puto is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puto is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Puto passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Puto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puto passes to side control.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Puto trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Halo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puto connects with a decent elbow.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo stops Puto from passing to mount.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Puto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Puto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puto is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Halo takes one on the button.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Halo prevents Puto from improving his position.
Puto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Puto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puto scores with punches and elbows.
Halo breaks Puto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Puto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Puto swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Puto has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB2#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Puto has passed one foot through into half guard.
Puto wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to hold on to Puto's head to control him but Puto postures up.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Puto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Puto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puto working Halo over with strikes. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Puto to get the leverage. #T2#
Puto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Puto prevents Halo from improving his position.
Puto is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Halo tries to roll over but Puto keeps him under control.
Puto winds up and cracks Halo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puto tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3##SUB2#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Puto trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Puto wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puto pulls his head out easily.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Puto from controlling successfully.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo is trying to hold Puto in close to prevent damage but Puto has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Puto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Puto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Puto stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Puto wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Puto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cajun Puto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puto trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Puto landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cajun Puto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prana Halo!
A very excited looking Prana Halo 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:
WVT 9: Halo v Mogg
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Halo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rees Mogg on his heels. He'll look to pass Rees Mogg's guard now, I'm sure.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rees Mogg is keeping the position for now.
Rees Mogg is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo wants to control from the top but Rees Mogg keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rees Mogg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo advances to full mount.
Rees Mogg tries to hold on but Halo postures up.#SUB#
Halo is working for a guillotine from mount but Rees Mogg frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but Rees Mogg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rees Mogg. #T2#
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Halo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rees Mogg controlling Halo's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rees Mogg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rees Mogg keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo trying to control but Rees Mogg is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Halo pushing down on Rees Mogg's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rees Mogg tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Rees Mogg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rees Mogg keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rees Mogg can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Rees Mogg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rees Mogg makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rees Mogg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Rees Mogg misses.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rees Mogg misses with a two punch combination.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rees Mogg.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Rees Mogg avoids it well and moves away.
Halo tries for a takedown but Rees Mogg circles away easily
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rees Mogg misses with an uppercut. Halo saw that one coming.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rees Mogg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rees Mogg scores with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Halo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rees Mogg, which made it look bad.
Rees Mogg throws out a counter right but Halo avoids it with no problem.
Rees Mogg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rees Mogg lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good shot there by Rees Mogg.#T2#
Rees Mogg falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rees Mogg's guard.#SUB#
Halo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Halo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rees Mogg is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo wants to control from the top but Rees Mogg keeps moving.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Prana Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rees Mogg keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rees Mogg controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rees Mogg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rees Mogg but Rees Mogg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Rees Mogg lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Rees Mogg had a free shot at his head there.
Rees Mogg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rees Mogg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Rees Mogg tries to clinch up.
Halo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rees Mogg sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rees Mogg looks to land a combination but Halo avoids it well.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rees Mogg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Rees Mogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Rees Mogg.#KD2#
Rees Mogg drops Halo with a beautiful combination! Halo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rees Mogg is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
Rees Mogg pounces like a tiger and cracks Halo with a vicious hook! Halo is down but not out! Rees Mogg follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jacob Rees Mogg!
An intense looking Jacob Rees Mogg took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Churchill would be delighted.'.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
RISE 64:
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Halo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gustavsson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gustavsson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustavsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gustavsson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Gustavsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gustavsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustavsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gustavsson trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Gustavsson prevents Halo from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Halo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustavsson pulls his head out easily.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Halo is pressing down on Gustavsson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gustavsson won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gustavsson is one step ahead there.
Gustavsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gustavsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Gustavsson is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo is pulling down on Gustavsson's head to control his posture.
Gustavsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustavsson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
Gustavsson wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.#T3##SUB#
Gustavsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo wants to sweep here but Gustavsson controlling him for the moment.
Gustavsson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gustavsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavsson is aware though and is defending well.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustavsson 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.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gustavsson trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Gustavsson defends easily.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Gustavsson has passed into half guard.
Gustavsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gustavsson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Halo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gustavsson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Halo pulls down on the head and he's put Gustavsson to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Prana Halo!
An out of breath Prana Halo 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:
RISE 57: Ihantala v Halo
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Ihantala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ihantala.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halo staying out of range there.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Halo trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away.
Ihantala struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ihantala has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo trying to control the position but Ihantala is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ihantala is defending well.
Ihantala struggling a bit here.
Ihantala tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ihantala knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ihantala keeps working.
Halo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Ihantala sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Ihantala tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo controls Ihantala momentarily but Ihantala frees himself.
Ihantala 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.
Halo has his hands on Ihantala's head, controlling the position.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ihantala 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.
Ihantala wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T3#
Ihantala controlling from the top position.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Ihantala from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ihantala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ihantala.
Ihantala bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Halo's head backwards.#T4#
Ihantala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ihantala swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Ihantala fights it but they end up in guard.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ihantala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ihantala pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo trying to control but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Ihantala is trying to hold Halo in close to prevent damage but Halo has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ihantala is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ihantala looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.#TD2#
Halo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ihantala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Ihantala is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ihantala is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.#T1##SUB2#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Ihantala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ihantala is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
#SUB2#
Ihantala is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
#SUB2#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Ihantala is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ihantala sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well.
Ihantala is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well.
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Ihantala wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Ihantala defends the submission attempt.
Ihantala wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ihantala is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Ihantala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halo is stalling here. Ihantala is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ihantala has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.
Halo is trying to control Ihantala's posture but Ihantala avoids it.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ihantala is controlling the pace.
Halo won't allow Ihantala to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is controlling Ihantala's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Ihantala throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Ihantala misses.
Halo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ihantala defends it well.
Halo looks for a takedown but Ihantala sprawls well.
Halo moves out of range as Ihantala throws a body kick.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ihantala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ihantala jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tali Ihantala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo avoids the body shot from Ihantala.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Ihantala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Ihantala throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Ihantala is defending well.
Ihantala tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ihantala gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ihantala sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ihantala has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ihantala trying to control from the bottom.
Ihantala is not content to let Halo control the position.#SUB2#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ihantala is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ihantala avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ihantala doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Ihantala defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Ihantala is defending well.
Ihantala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ihantala.
Ihantala is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ihantala keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tali Ihantala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Ihantala gets a clinch.
Ihantala prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Ihantala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice leg kick from Ihantala, right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tali Ihantala clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ihantala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ihantala looks to land a combination. Halo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
Ihantala throws a nice inside leg kick.
Halo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ihantala lands a nice looking body kick.#KD#
Ihantala lands a big head kick that sends Halo tumbling to the mat! Ihantala takes a step backwards and waves Halo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Ihantala throws a head kick but Halo moves out of range.
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Ihantala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ihantala is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ihantala.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ihantala scores with a nice right hand.
Ihantala feints a jab and as Halo dips his head, Ihantala unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Halo right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Halo falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Ihantala smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tali Ihantala!
Tali Ihantala retains his super heavyweight title!
After the fight, Tali Ihantala was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
RISE 49: Halo v Maestre
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestre misses with a combination
#TD#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Maestre fights it but they end up in guard.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Maestre is not content to let Halo control the position.
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo wants to control but Maestre is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maestre keeps working. #T1#
Maestre regains half guard.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maestre! #SUB#
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Maestre defends it well.
Maestre is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
Maestre is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Halo wants to control the pace but Maestre is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maestre turns into him and now he's in Halo's guard.
#SUB#
Maestre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maestre has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Maestre gets to his feet - Halo follows without any prompting.
Maestre scores with a jab.#T3#
Maestre misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Halo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maestre's guard.
Halo passes Maestre's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Maestre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maestre is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but Maestre turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Maestre.
Halo trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maestre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4##SU2#
Maestre stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maestre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maestre looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Halo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Maestre's half guard.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Maestre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Maestre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo 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#
Maestre throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Halo advances position into side control!
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maestre is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo controls the position from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the action but Maestre is working from the bottom. #T1#
Maestre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo trying to control the position but Maestre is working away. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Maestre is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Maestre has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Halo is proving hard to escape from.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maestre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Maestre defends easily.
#SUB#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maestre defends well.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maestre is one step ahead there. #T3#
Halo controls Maestre momentarily but Maestre frees himself.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Halo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo wants to control from the top but Maestre keeps moving. #SUB2#
Maestre looking for a guillotine here but Halo defends easily.
Halo stays in close to Maestre's body and controls the position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maestre keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Maestre has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Maestre has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Maestre.#SU2#
Maestre stands up.
Maestre misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Maestre cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Halo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Maestre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maestre swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maestre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halo.
No luck for Halo with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maestre fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Donk. Maestre catches Halo right on the button with a cross.
Maestre throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Maestre! #T1##SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Maestre is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Maestre is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maestre is looking for a sweep.
Halo trying to control the action but Maestre is working from the bottom.
Maestre tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maestre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maestre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maestre is not content to let Halo control the position.
Maestre is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo trying to control the action but Maestre is working from the bottom.
Maestre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Maestre is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maestre knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Maestre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Maestre actively working from the bottom here.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Maestre takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.#T4##SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Maestre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Maestre looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maestre is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Maestre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prana Halo!
Prana Halo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Luis Maestre was interviewed post fight and said 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '. |
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Event:
RISE 45: Halo v Motts
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Halo walks into a left hand.
Gregory Motts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Motts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Motts misses the jab.
Motts throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Motts throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Halo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Motts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stays in close to Motts's body and controls the position.
Motts keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control but Motts is working from the bottom.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Motts wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Motts is defending well.
Motts is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Motts's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Motts. #SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Motts is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Motts and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T2##SUB#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Motts is defending well.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Motts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Motts rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Motts!
Halo has Motts pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Motts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo is pulling down on Motts's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Motts defends it easily.
#SUB#
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Motts has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Motts manages to pass to side control!
A control attempt from Halo but he's now mounted!
Halo regains half guard.#T4#
Halo trying to hold on to Motts's head to control him but Motts postures up.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Motts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Halo is trying to hold Motts in close to prevent damage but Motts has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Motts is posturing up here but Halo has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Motts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Motts has to tap! Slick submission there by Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
A relieved looking Prana Halo 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:
RISE 37: West v Halo
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Halo on that attempt.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo is pushing down on West's leg trying to pass to half guard. West is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Halo 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.
Halo wants to pass the guard but West is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
West is looking to escape.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo is looking to advance position but West won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo prevents West from standing back up.
West might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so West is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. West knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo stops West from getting back to his feet.
#T3##SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo is trying to control. West wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
West throws a body punch but Halo moves out of range.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from West finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
Halo defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into West's guard.
West pushes Halo off and gets back to his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown but West manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Halo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Halo persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Halo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but West defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but West is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but West doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
West wants to stand up but Halo is controlling him.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo won't allow West to get back to his feet.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West lands with a cross.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
West throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Halo trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
West is not content to let Halo control the position.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
West is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo is pressing down on West's thigh, looking to free his foot. West is holding on for now.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but West is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo prevents West from improving his position.
Halo not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo slips under a jab from West.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo 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!#R3#
West displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
West swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
West scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
West throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
West misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into side control. West won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, West rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by West!
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
West stands up from Halo's guard - West perhaps looking for a knockout.
Halo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but West defends well and Halo ends up having to push West into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
West throws a jab when Halo was well out of range.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Halo fails with the takedown
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. West sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working. #T2##SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, West has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
West is not content to let Halo control the position.
West is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo trying to control the position but West is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well. #SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by West, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee asks Halo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halo prefers to stall for the moment though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Halo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Halo avoids the body shot from West.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.
Halo defending well as West loads up on a big left hand.
West punishes Halo's body with a nice straight punch.
West misses with a body shot.
West scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a nice leg kick that just misses Halo's sensitive parts.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West throws a big shot that misses.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Halo moves away.#T1#
Halo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a nice leg kick.
West connects with a body shot that sends Halo's belly button to the back.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from West misses its target.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
West stuns Halo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Halo feints and as West raises his hands in defense, Halo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
West wants to stand but Halo is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Halo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! West is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halo, into his guard. #REVR#
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Halo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Halo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but West does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
West is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, West has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo wants to pass to mount but West is defending the position.
West is looking to improve his position.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but West defends it.
Halo wants to take a breather but West is having none of it. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halo works his way into full mount!
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as West is looking to escape.
West has given up his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West prevents Halo from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Halo working for a choke but West reverses nicely into Halo 's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West had his way with Prana Halo in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Halo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming West to the mat! West manages to get full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. West is keeping the position for now.
West wants to get back to his feet but Halo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
West keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Halo shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Halo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
Halo avoids the body shot from West.
Halo tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeShawn West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Prana Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
West misses with a wild body shot.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
West looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
West throws a lazy right hand but Halo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed West to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. West swivels though and keeps the full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
West looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Halo is looking to pass into half guard but West pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now West is in guard.#REVR#
Halo wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and West defends well.#SU#
Halo is working an open guard so West takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
West looks to score with a jab to the body but Halo is just out of range.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - West coming out on top.
Halo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Halo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
DeShawn West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
West misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
DeShawn West retains his super heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, DeShawn West thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
RISE 24: Halo v Gustavsson
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Gustavsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halo.
Halo shoots for a takedown but Gustavsson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Gustavsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Gustavsson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gustavsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustavsson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gustavsson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Gustavsson being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gustavsson defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gustavsson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gustavsson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Halo looking to control.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Gustavsson works over Halo with some ground and pound from guard.
Gustavsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gustavsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Halo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustavsson keeps working.
Halo works his way into full mount! #T2#
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but Gustavsson doesn't allow it.
Halo looking to control but Gustavsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo trying to control but Gustavsson is having none of it.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but Gustavsson doesn't allow it. #T3#
Gustavsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo wants to control the pace but Gustavsson is squirming around nicely.
Gustavsson 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.
Gustavsson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Gustavsson defends it. #SUB#
Gustavsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Gustavsson trying to control here.
#T4#
Gustavsson wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to control but Gustavsson is keeping him busy.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halo looking to control but Gustavsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo fails to advance to Gustavsson's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustavsson is looking to get to half guard.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prana Halo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Halo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gustavsson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gustavsson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Gustavsson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Halo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gustavsson can do to turn this around?
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Gustavsson looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Gustavsson defends easily.
Gustavsson with a nice head shot there.#T1#
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gustavsson is stalling in the full guard.
Halo is trying to control the position but Gustavsson postures up.
Gustavsson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustavsson forces his way into half guard.
Gustavsson slips a nice elbow through Halo's hands, connecting with Halo's forehead.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is controlling Gustavsson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gustavsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Halo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Gustavsson trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo trying to hold on to Gustavsson's head to control him but Gustavsson postures up.
#T2#
Gustavsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gustavsson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Halo wants to improve his position but Gustavsson is controlling well.
Gustavsson wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gustavsson is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gustavsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gustavsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustavsson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gustavsson controlling from the top position.
Halo 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.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Gustavsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gustavsson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Halo is tightening it up a little... Gustavsson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gustavsson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gustavsson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 17: Halo v Ihantala
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Halo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ihantala misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Halo counters with a single leg into guard. Ihantala didn't expect that.
Ihantala looking to control.
Ihantala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ihantala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ihantala working a defensive guard here.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo advances position into side control!
Ihantala tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position.
Halo is staying tight to Ihantala's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Ihantala is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ihantala tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position. #SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ihantala has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Ihantala.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Halo tries to roll over but Ihantala keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ihantala controlling the action here.
Halo tries to roll over but Ihantala keeps him under control.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ihantala jumps into side control!
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Ihantala is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Ihantala wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working. #T3#
Ihantala working away.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo wants to control but Ihantala postures up.
Halo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ihantala is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Halo is looking to improve his position but Ihantala isn't that keen on the idea.
Ihantala controlling from mount.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Ihantala's attempts to control the action.
Halo wants to hold on but Ihantala pushes him away.#T4#
Ihantala wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Ihantala controlling his opponent.
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Ihantala gets his hands free as Halo looks to control.
Halo breaks Ihantala's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Halo trying to control but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ihantala holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo wants to control from the top but Ihantala keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ihantala stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ihantala misses with a wild body shot.
Ihantala lands a high kick!
Ihantala with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ihantala dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Halo. That did some damage!
Ihantala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ihantala sprawls and moves away.
Ihantala misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
Halo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIhantala.
Ihantala throws a hook but Halo avoids it easily.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Ihantala.
Ihantala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Halo with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Ihantala misses #TD#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Ihantala fights it but they end up in guard.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ihantala can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Ihantala defends it. #T2#
Halo slows the pace down in half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Ihantala defending well. #SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Ihantala is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Halo trying to control the action but Ihantala is working from the bottom.
Ihantala is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prana Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Ihantala is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Ihantala wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Ihantala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ihantala is trying to control but can't.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ihantala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ihantala is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Halo is working for an americana but Ihantala has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Halo was thinking about the submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is pushing down on Ihantala's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ihantala is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Prana Halo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Halo scores with a takedown into Ihantala's guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ihantala is keeping the position for now.
Ihantala keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Ihantala controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Ihantala is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ihantala controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo wants to control from the top but Ihantala keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Halo fails with the takedown
and Ihantala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.#CL2#
Ihantala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halo looking for a takedown. #T2#
Ihantala lands a shoulder strike.
Ihantala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Halo has Ihantala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ihantala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ihantala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ihantala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ihantala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ihantala keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ihantala replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Halo blocks it well.
Ihantala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Halo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ihantala tries to avoid it but Halo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ihantala to the ground. Ihantala escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ihantala scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Ihantala.
Ihantala getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Ihantala catches Halo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ihantala.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ihantala.
Tali Ihantala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Ihantala.
Ihantala lands a slapping body shot.
Ihantala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halo has time to react.
Halo has a takedown stuffed.
Ihantala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
A good leg kick by Ihantala.
Ihantala throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Halo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ihantala wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ihantala defends it well.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tali Ihantala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo is looking to advance position but Ihantala won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tali Ihantala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Halo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prana Halo!
A less than humble Prana Halo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
RISE 12: Prana v Svyatogor
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Svyatogor scores with a nice strike.
Svyatogor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Halo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Svyatogor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
A lull in the action here.
Svyatogor struggling a bit here.
Halo trying to control the action but Svyatogor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Svyatogor can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Svyatogor is defending well.
Svyatogor tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Halo working away.
Svyatogor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halo trying to control the action but Svyatogor is working from the bottom.
Svyatogor is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Svyatogor is defending well. #SUB#
Halo has hold of Svyatogor's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Svyatogor seems comfortable defending it but Halo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Svyatogor is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Svyatogor is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Halo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
RISE 10: Halo v Lalla
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Halo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lalla to the ground. Halo is now in Lalla's guard.
Lalla has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at JAG Battle Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lalla throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla 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.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lalla is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lalla wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Halo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo won't allow Lalla to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
Halo advances position into side control!#T2#
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halo is working to tighten his grip on Lalla's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lalla has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Halo is really squeezing tight and eventually Lalla passes out! Halo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Jaro Lalla was interviewed post fight and said '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'. |
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Event:
CWC - 283
Date: Nov 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 22 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dalton looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Halo tries for a takedown but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Halo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dalton circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dalton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dalton goes for a double leg but Halo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Halo continues to drive forward.
Prana Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pacer Dalton.
Dalton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Dalton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.
Dalton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halo fails to land the takedown.
Halo fails with the takedown.#T1#
Dalton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halo as he avoids it easily.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Dalton is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Halo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dalton sprawls well initially but Halo persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Dalton#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton trying to control here.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Dalton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#T2#
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dalton! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Dalton
Halo fails to advance to Dalton's back.
Dalton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dalton tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo tries to control but Dalton wriggling away. #SUB#
Halo working for a submission but Dalton is keeping him at bay.
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.#T3#
Halo tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Halo fails to take his opponent's back.
Dalton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. #T4#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is still trying to improve position.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Dalton is defending well.
Halo trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Halo prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo slows the pace down in half guard.
Dalton gets back to full guard.
Dalton controlling Halo's posture. #T5#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
We've been informed that Dalton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T6#
Dalton controlling the position.
Dalton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halo passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T7#
Dalton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dalton controlling the position.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalton is retaining full guard.
Halo trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Halo passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Halo prevents Dalton from improving his position.#T8#
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton trying to control from the bottom.
Dalton keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dalton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Halo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (0) Dalton
Halo working away.#SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T10#
Halo wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton trying to control here.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
Dalton is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Dalton defends it.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
#T11#
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Dalton has his hands clasped together around Halo's back. He's all about the action.
Dalton is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halo is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dalton trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Dalton is not content to let Halo control the position.#SUB#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Dalton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T12#
Dalton trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo moves into full mount! Dalton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (11) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Dalton working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo prevents Dalton from improving his position.
Dalton trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
#T13#
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dalton wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo slows the pace down in half guard.
Dalton is not content to let Halo control the position.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dalton! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (14) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Dalton defends it well.
Halo tries to control but Dalton wriggling away. #T14#
Halo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dalton is holding on tight.
Halo mounts Dalton! Really nice guard pass there!
Halo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (17) vs (0) Dalton#SUB#
Halo sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Dalton taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
A very excited looking Prana Halo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Vitaly Doom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Doom is working for takedown but Halo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Halo has picked Doom up - he's going for a ride! Halo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Doom#SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doom is looking to improve his position.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Doom wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to control. Doom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Doom defends it.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doom keeps working. #T1#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Doom is defending well.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Doom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doom. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Doom
Halo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Doom is trying desperately to improve position.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo trying to control but Doom is having none of it.
Doom prevents Halo from taking his back.#T3#
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (8) vs (0) Doom#SUB#
Halo working for the choke. #SUB#
Doom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Halo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Doom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Doom prevents Halo from getting a body triangle.
Halo controlling well, preventing Doom from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Halo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Doom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Halo is looking to control Doom but Doom is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Doom tries to escape but Halo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Halo is not going to allow Doom to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Halo is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Doom defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Doom fending off the submission attempt from Halo. #SUB#
Halo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Halo is looking for the choke from the back position but Doom is controlling his hands well.
Doom tries to break free.
#SUB#
Halo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Halo seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Doom's chin but Doom turns very nicely into Halo's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Doom.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (8) vs (2) Doom
Doom controlling from the top position.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doom is one step ahead there. #T7##SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Doom defends it easily.
Halo wants to sweep here but Doom controlling him for the moment.
Doom looking to pass the guard.
Halo is trying to hold Doom in close to prevent damage but Doom has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo wants to control but Doom is keeping busy.
#T8#
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Doom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doom passes into half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Doom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doom won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Doom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo is trying to control the position but Doom postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (2) Doom
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doom is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Doom has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo content to stall in guard here.
Doom keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Doom keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Doom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (4) Doom#T11#
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Doom puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Doom 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.
Doom is taking a breather. Halo 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.
Doom prevents Halo from improving his position.
Doom is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doom is one step ahead there. #T12##SUB#
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Doom to get to half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo controls Doom momentarily but Doom frees himself.
Halo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Doom has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (7) Doom
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Halo can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Doom wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Doom prevents Halo from improving his position.#SUB#
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Doom passes into side control, despite Halo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (10) Doom
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doom takes a little break here. Halo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Halo is not content to let Doom control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Doom keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Halo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Halo takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halo looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Halo drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Jackson
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Jackson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Jackson is pulling down on Halo's head to control his posture.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson trying to control the position here.
Halo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Halo is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Halo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom. #T3#
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Jackson is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Jackson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halo has passed into half guard!
Halo wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
#T4#
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson keeping control of the position.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Halo is staying active.
Halo is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it. #SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.#T5#
Jackson is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is stalling here. Jackson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Halo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jackson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Jackson
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Jackson trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Jackson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Halo! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (2) vs (6) Jackson
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling from the full mount.
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Jackson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (2) vs (9) Jackson
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Jackson is riding his opponent, not letting Halo buck him off.
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Jackson to control. #T7#
Jackson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Halo.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Jackson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jackson controlling the positon.#T8#
It looks like Jackson 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.
Jackson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (9) Jackson
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T9#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Halo forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Jackson tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Halo prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Jackson is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson controlling the position well.
Jackson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T12#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Jackson is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Jackson pulls Halo in close to his closed guard and prevents Halo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson managing to control the position.
Halo wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson trying to control but Halo postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 9 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 273
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 10 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 20 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Wangler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (0) Halo
Wangler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wangler is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Wangler controlling the pace.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Wangler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Wangler preventing the sweep. #T1#
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangler is one step ahead there.
Halo trying to control the position.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo pulls Wangler in to control the position. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Wangler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wangler works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Halo wants to improve his position but instead Wangler has moved into half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wangler avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wangler has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (8) vs (0) Halo
Halo trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip. #T3#
Wangler has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wangler has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Halo is really stuck here.
Wangler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Halo tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
#T4#
Halo trying to control the hands but Wangler breaks the grip.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Wangler gets his hands free.
Wangler controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Halo tries to roll but Wangler sticks to his back.
Wangler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Wangler to control.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo trying to control the position but Wangler manages to sink in the hooks.
Wangler is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wangler controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Wangler doesn't have the hooks in and Halo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (8) vs (2) Halo
Wangler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Halo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (5) Halo
You can see the frustration on Wangler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T6#
Halo laying and praying for a moment but Wangler takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Halo is looking to pass Wangler's guard but actually Wangler recovers to full guard.
Halo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T7#
Wangler trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo stands and throws Wangler's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (8) vs (8) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Wangler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Wangler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage. #T8#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Wangler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (10) vs (8) Halo
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo working a defensive guard but Wangler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (8) Halo
Halo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wangler is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Wangler passes into side control, despite Halo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (8) Halo#T9#
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Wangler keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wangler wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Halo 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.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wangler's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (16) vs (10) Halo
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wangler 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: Wangler (18) vs (10) Halo#SUB2#
Halo with the active half guard here but Wangler passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (21) vs (10) Halo#T11#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo wants to control but Wangler postures up.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo tries to buck Wangler off but Wangler is having none of it.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Wangler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Wangler wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Wangler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.#T13#
Wangler advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (23) vs (10) Halo
Halo tries to reverse the position but Wangler maintains control.
Halo tries to control Wangler's body but Wangler pushes him off. Halo squirms to his side and now Wangler has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (26) vs (10) Halo
Halo tries to break free.
Wangler controlling from the back.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wangler's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (26) vs (12) Halo
Halo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T14#
Halo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Halo trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wangler has locked up a guillotine! Wangler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Halo is holding on here and Wangler must be using up a lot of energy. Halo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wangler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobby Wangler!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Wangler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 266
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 18 losses; Moldy Jello!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halo swivels and escapes.
Moldy Jello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jello swivels and escapes.
Jello tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halo swivels and escapes.
Jello shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Prana Halo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moldy Jello.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Jello throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halo's waist but Halo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jello off to one side.
Jello shoots in for a double leg but Halo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jello has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Halo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jello to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Jello
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jello passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jello jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Jello
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
A lull in the action here as Jello stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo wants to control but Jello postures up.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Jello tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halo looking for a sweep but Jello has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Jello
Jello pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Halo wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape. #T2#
Jello controlling from mount.
Jello looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jello takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jello avoids the attempt from Halo to control.#T3#
Halo is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jello wants to take Halo's back but he can't do it this time.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Jello's attempts to control the action.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Jello has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (10) Jello
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello forces his way into half guard.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Halo wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
Halo wants to control the action here but instead Jello manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (13) Jello
Halo is trying to reverse the position but instead Jello has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (16) Jello#SUB2#
Jello patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Halo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Jello.
#T5##SUB2#
Halo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jello gets his way!
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
Jello trying to control.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Halo prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Jello is persistently looking for the submission but Halo is defending it well.
#T6#
Jello is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (16) Jello
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Jello looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jello's guard.
Jello tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Jello defends the submission attempt.
Jello wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jello is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (16) Jello
You can see the frustration on Jello's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jello tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Jello can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo trying to control the position but Jello is working away. #T8#
Jello is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (5) vs (20) Jello
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jello is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Jello. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jello's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (20) Jello
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (22) Jello
Jello showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T9#
Jello wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in KFA inform me that Jello has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Jello passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (7) vs (25) Jello
Halo gets back to half guard.#T10#
Halo tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg.
Jello is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jello is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Jello controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Jello is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jello to get the leverage.
Halo wants to control but Jello is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jello trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Jello moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (7) vs (28) Jello#T11#
Jello wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Halo wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away.
Jello trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (7) vs (31) Jello
Halo staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control. #T12#
Halo trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Jello has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Halo's body.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Halo trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Jello looking to break Halo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Halo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jello will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halo has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (7) vs (34) Jello#T13##SUB2#
Jello is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Halo prevents Jello from getting a body triangle.
Halo tries to escape the position.
Jello is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Halo tries to escape but Jello has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Halo is trying to break free.
Halo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jello biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T14#
Halo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Halo showing good submission defense here.
Jello controls the position.
Halo can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jello's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jello controlling the position well here. Halo rolled but Jello kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello wins on points by 34 to 7.
Moldy Jello decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 260
Date: Sep 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 18 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 13 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galanos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Galanos somewhat.
Galanos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Galanos
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Galanos is not content to let Halo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1##SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Galanos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halo's guard! Nice work there by Galanos! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Galanos has passed into half guard.
Galanos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo keeping hold of Galanos's head, controlling as best he can. #T2#
Halo trying to control but Galanos postures up.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos wants to sweep but no luck.
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo postures up.
Halo is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Halo is looking to advance position but Galanos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (6) vs (6) Galanos
Halo tries to reverse the position but Galanos maintains control.#T3#
Galanos fails to advance to Halo's back.
Halo can't escape the position.
Galanos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Galanos is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (6) vs (9) Galanos
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Galanos seems content to control.#T4##SUB#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Galanos trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at PSE , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Galanos trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galanos passes into half guard.
Galanos moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (6) vs (12) Galanos
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Galanos wants to take Halo's back here but Halo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Galanos controlling from mount.
Halo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (6) vs (15) Galanos
Galanos is riding his opponent, not letting Halo buck him off.
Halo is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Galanos looking for the choke but no joy.
Halo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Galanos's guard. Nice work there by Halo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (8) vs (15) Galanos#T6#
Halo wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Galanos.#SUB2#
Galanos working for a triangle but Halo defends it easily.
Galanos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo advances to half guard.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Galanos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Halo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Galanos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (8) vs (17) Galanos
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Galanos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (20) Galanos#T7#
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Galanos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (8) vs (23) Galanos
Halo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Galanos keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Galanos's attempts to control the action.
Galanos manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (8) vs (26) Galanos
Galanos biding his time, looking for the opening.
Galanos trying to control.
Halo is in bad spot here.
#T8#
Halo turns into Galanos and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (26) Galanos
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Galanos trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Galanos is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Galanos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (10) vs (28) Galanos
Galanos wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T10#
Halo pulls Galanos in close to prevent any damage.
Galanos stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Halo looking to control but Galanos passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo controlling the position.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo 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: Halo (12) vs (28) Galanos
Galanos controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Galanos moves into full guard.
#T11#
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Galanos is retaining full guard.
Halo passes Galanos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Galanos defends it.
Galanos trying to control here.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.#T12#
Halo trying to pass the guard but Galanos defending well.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Galanos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halo pushing down on Galanos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Galanos defending well.
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control from Galanos's half guard. Galanos has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Galanos keeps moving. #T13#
Halo pushes down on Galanos's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Galanos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Galanos is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (15) vs (28) Galanos
Galanos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Galanos trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Galanos wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galanos is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Galanos regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 28 to 15.
Hero Galanos is the new light heavyweight champion!
Hero Galanos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
OWGP CHAMPIONSHIPS
Date: Aug 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 17 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 27 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sparxx darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown. Sparxx fights it but they end up in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sparxx swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparxx works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx controlling the position well.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Halo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#T2#
Halo tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard but Halo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (0) Sparxx
Sparxx tries to hold on but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo is looking to work his way around to Sparxx's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo is looking to take Sparxx's back but instead Sparxx gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T3#
Halo is pressing down on Sparxx's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sparxx is holding on for now.
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Sparxx takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo postures up.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (11) vs (0) Sparxx
Halo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sparxx keeps working. #SUB#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Sparxx sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (11) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sparxx stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Sparxx from controlling successfully. #T5#
Sparxx's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Sparxx postures up.
Sparxx won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (11) vs (5) Sparxx
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sparxx's best efforts.
Sparxx trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo wants to control but Sparxx passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Halo is staying active underneath Sparxx, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Sparxx stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Sparxx passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (11) vs (8) Sparxx
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Sparxx's attempts to control the action.
Sparxx is trying to take his opponent's back.
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T7#
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo gets full guard.
Sparxx showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparxx stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Halo is controlling Sparxx's posture.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Sparxx has passed into half guard.
#T8#
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparxx wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Halo wants to sweep but Sparxx has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (11) vs (11) Sparxx
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparxx wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Sparxx moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Sparxx trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Sparxx in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Halo is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T10#
Sparxx taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sparxx off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (15) vs (11) Sparxx#SUB#
Halo has got his arm under Sparxx's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sparxx has spun round into Halo's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (15) vs (13) Sparxx#SUB#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sparxx defends well.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Sparxx passes into half guard. #T11#
Halo wants to get back to full guard but Sparxx has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (15) vs (16) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo tries to bench press Sparxx off him but Sparxx keeps the position. #SUB2#
Sparxx tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sparxx moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (15) vs (19) Sparxx
Halo gets back to half guard.
Sparxx stalling. #T12#
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Sparxx looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparxx trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Halo wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Sparxx slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (17) vs (19) Sparxx
Halo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sparxx manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (17) vs (21) Sparxx
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo 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.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sparxx advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Sparxx is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T14#
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Sparxx is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (17) vs (24) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sparxx wants to take Halo's back here but Halo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparxx wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 24 to 17.
Tyrone Sparxx 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.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
OWGP Final Four
Date: Aug 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 10 losses; Ibbe Ribbler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ribbler's waist but Ribbler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Halo off to one side.
Prana Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Ribbler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ribbler shoots in looking for a takedown but Halo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ribbler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ribbler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halo tries to avoid it but Ribbler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halo to the ground. Halo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ibbe Ribbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribbler as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Ribbler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (0) Halo
Halo gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Ribbler won't allow Halo to sweep him here. #T1#
Ribbler postures up.
#SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ribbler is aware though and is defending well.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Ribbler is proving a slippery customer.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ribbler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (2) vs (2) Halo
Ribbler keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Ribbler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribbler is adopting a defensive guard.
Ribbler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Halo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ribbler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (2) Halo
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (4) vs (4) Halo
Halo trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ribbler keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Ribbler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Ribbler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (4) Halo
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (6) vs (6) Halo
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (6) vs (9) Halo#SUB2#
Halo tries for a kimura but Ribbler is defending well.
Halo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Ribbler sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ribbler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo trying to control the action but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Ribbler defends it. #T5#
Halo trying to control from half guard but Ribbler is working away.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Ribbler is defending well.
Ribbler is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Ribbler defending well.
Ribbler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ribbler.#T6##SUB2#
Halo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ribbler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halo has Ribbler in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (8) vs (9) Halo
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet. #SUB2#
Halo looking for subs off his back but Ribbler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T7#
Ribbler wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Halo looking for subs from the bottom but Ribbler mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (11) vs (9) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ribbler controlling his opponent.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Halo wants to control but Ribbler is having none of it.
Ribbler controlling from mount.
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T9#
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ribbler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (14) vs (9) Halo
Halo sneaks back into half guard.
Halo 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.
Halo is not content to let Ribbler control the position.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet. #T10##SUB2#
Ribbler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ribbler has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Ribbler preventing the sweep.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Ribbler defends easily.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ribbler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Ribbler has control of the leg.
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Ribbler advancing to mount.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Ribbler frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (17) vs (9) Halo
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ribbler avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Ribbler content just to control the position here.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo wants to improve his position but Ribbler is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T12#
Ribbler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo wants to hit a sweep here but Ribbler passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there! Score +3 for passing guard: Ribbler (20) vs (9) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ribbler controlling the position easily from mount.
Ribbler trying to control but Halo is having none of it. #T13#
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ribbler controlling the pace for now.
Halo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Ribbler (23) vs (9) Halo
Ribbler controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Ribbler doesn't have the hooks in and Halo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ribbler (23) vs (11) Halo
Halo trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Halo pushes down on Ribbler's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T14#
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Ribbler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo trying to control but Ribbler is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribbler is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to control from the top but Ribbler keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ribbler takes the fight on points by 23 to 11.
A very excited looking Ibbe Ribbler 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.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
OWGP RD 3
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 4 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hozdic darts in looking for a takedown but Halo gets double underhooks and turns Hozdic into the cage.
Halo with the counter takedown but Hozdic avoids it easily.
Halo looking for a takedown.
Hozdic tries for a takedown but Halo manages to get underhooks.
Halo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hozdic after a bit of a struggle.
Hozdic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Hozdic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo gets underhooks to prevent Hozdic's takedown attempt.
Hozdic looking for a takedown.
Hozdic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Halo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hozdic is working for takedown but Halo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Halo is trying to trip Hozdic. He has hold of a leg but Hozdic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Halo persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Hozdic has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hozdic (4) vs (2) Halo
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Halo tries to lock up and control but Hozdic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hozdic controlling the pace for now.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Hozdic has a good base and remains in mount.
Hozdic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Halo
Hozdic slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Hozdic's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Halo tries to escape but Hozdic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T2#
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo 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.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hozdic defends well.
Halo 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: Hozdic (7) vs (4) Halo
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (7) Halo#SUB2#
Halo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hozdic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hozdic! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hozdic (9) vs (7) Halo
Halo 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: Hozdic (9) vs (9) Halo#T3#
Hozdic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hozdic is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Hozdic is defending the position.
Hozdic tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hozdic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo. #T4#
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Hozdic defends it. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hozdic is trying to control but can't.
#T5#
Hozdic controlling the position for now.
Halo wants to take a breather but Hozdic is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hozdic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard. #T6#
Hozdic pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Halo pushes down on Hozdic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy.
Hozdic won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Halo wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hozdic is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Hozdic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T7#
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (9) vs (12) Halo
Hozdic stops Halo from passing to mount.
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hozdic (9) vs (14) Halo#SUB2#
Halo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hozdic turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Halo off and cradles Hozdic's limp body as Halo celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Dragan Hozdic was interviewed post fight and said 'To be the man, you gotta beat the man.'. |
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Event:
OWGP Sweet 16
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 23 losses; David Morrison!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Morrison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Halo. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Morrison
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morrison gets back to half guard.
Morrison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison 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: Halo (4) vs (2) Morrison
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Morrison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Morrison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morrison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Morrison is proving a slippery customer.
Morrison tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo looking to control.
Halo keeping full guard, as Morrison tries to pass.
Halo is controlling Morrison's posture.#SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Morrison trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Morrison pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morrison not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is pressing down on Morrison's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo looking to control.
Morrison wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morrison manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Morrison#T3#
Morrison looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morrison keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Morrison keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Halo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Morrison is retaining full guard.
Morrison is trying to control the position but Halo postures up. #T4#
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison is keeping the position for now.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (2) Morrison
Morrison is not content to let Halo control the position.
Morrison tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Morrison 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.
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (11) vs (2) Morrison#SUB#
Halo goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (11) vs (4) Morrison#SUB#
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5##SUB#
Halo has his feet on Morrison's thighs here. He's pushed Morrison off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Morrison screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo 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:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Klaus Chugman!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Chugman
Halo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman stops Halo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB#
Halo is working for a guillotine from mount but Chugman frees his head quite easily.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Chugman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo looking to control but Chugman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman regains half guard.
Chugman is not content to let Halo control the position.#T1#
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Halo moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Chugman. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (0) Chugman
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chugman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Chugman gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (10) vs (0) Chugman
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chugman is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Chugman stops Halo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T2#
Chugman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Halo has hold of Chugman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chugman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chugman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (13) vs (0) Chugman
Halo wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Chugman right now.
Chugman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Chugman regains half guard.
Chugman is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chugman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Chugman trying to control from the bottom.
Chugman tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (16) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman regains half guard.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Chugman defends it. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Chugman is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Chugman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Chugman tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo prevents Chugman from improving his position.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Chugman is working away.
Chugman moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Chugman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chugman is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chugman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chugman! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (19) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Halo working for a guillotine from mount but Chugman is in no mood to give up.
Chugman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chugman manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Chugman actively working from the bottom here.#T6#
Chugman is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo stalling.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chugman keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chugman works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Chugman.#T7##SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chugman 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.#SUB#
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Chugman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chugman manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Chugman's guard. #SUB2#
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo pushing down on Chugman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo is looking to stall here but Chugman recovers full guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo pushes down on Chugman's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (22) vs (0) Chugman
Chugman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo trying to control but Chugman is having none of it. #SUB#
Chugman defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Halo.
Halo tries to control but Chugman wriggling away. #T9##SUB#
Halo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chugman has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chugman! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (22) vs (2) Chugman
Chugman wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Chugman is stalling in the full guard.
Chugman advances to half guard. #SUB#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chugman moves into full mount! Halo won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (22) vs (5) Chugman
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Chugman has a good base and remains in mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Chugman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Chugman's attempts to control the action.
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T10#
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Chugman tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (24) vs (5) Chugman
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Chugman trying to control here.
Chugman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Chugman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (27) vs (5) Chugman#T11##SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Chugman is defending well.
Chugman is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Chugman is looking for a sweep.
Halo slows the pace down.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Chugman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chugman tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12##SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chugman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chugman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chugman tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chugman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
A lull in the action here.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chugman keeps working.
Chugman is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (29) vs (5) Chugman
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chugman is looking to escape.
Halo fails to advance to Chugman's back.
Chugman is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T14#
Halo wants to take Chugman's back here but Chugman is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Chugman working to try and regain half guard.
Chugman is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Chugman tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Chugman is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Halo is really struggling to control Chugman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Halo is working for a guillotine from mount but Chugman frees his head quite easily.
Chugman is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 29 to 5.
A less than humble Prana Halo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 11 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Halo closes the distance and clinches up with Galanos, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes Galanos against the cage but Galanos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Galanos is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Halo's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Galanos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Galanos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Halo working for a triangle but Galanos defends it easily.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Galanos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Galanos#T1#
Galanos keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galanos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Halo is fighting to break Galanos's control of his arms but Galanos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo prevents Galanos from improving his position.
Halo trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom. #T2#
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Galanos trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Galanos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galanos is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galanos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
Galanos is looking to improve his position.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Galanos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Galanos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Galanos controlling the position well.
Halo trying to control the action but Galanos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo is pressing down on Galanos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Galanos is holding on for now.
Galanos is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Galanos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Galanos#T4#
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Galanos wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Galanos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (7) Galanos
Galanos controls the position.
Galanos gets to mount! Halo was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (2) vs (9) Galanos
Galanos controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Galanos wants to finish this one by submission but Halo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Galanos. #T5##SUB2#
Galanos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Galanos has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (2) vs (12) Galanos
Halo wants to escape the position.
Galanos is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo is in bad spot here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Galanos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Galanos avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Galanos has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Halo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Galanos.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
#T6#
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Galanos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Galanos has control of the leg.
Galanos controlling the action here.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Galanos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Halo is staying active underneath Galanos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T7#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galanos in particular looking to stall.
Galanos prevents Halo from improving his position.
Galanos is taking a breather. Halo 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.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is not content to let Galanos control the position.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Galanos preventing the sweep.
Galanos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galanos trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (12) Galanos
Halo wants to pass the guard but Galanos is keeping the position.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T9#
Galanos wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is trying to control. Galanos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Galanos tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Halo seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Galanos is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 24 losses; Dido Vicini!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Halo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vicini looking to control.
Vicini pulls Halo in to control the position.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Vicini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Vicini wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicini is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is keen to just control but Vicini is a slippery customer.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vicini wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
#T2#
Halo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vicini has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vicini trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Halo is pushing down on Vicini's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vicini is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo prevents Vicini from improving his position.
Halo is pressing down on Vicini's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vicini is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vicini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Vicini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Halo trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo passes Vicini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Vicini#T4#
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Vicini wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#SUB#
Halo working for a submission but Vicini is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vicini is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vicini and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Halo trying to control the position but Vicini is working away. #T5##SUB#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vicini knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Vicini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vicini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vicini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (7) vs (0) Vicini
Halo prevents Vicini from getting the reversal.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Vicini is working to get back to half guard.
Halo looking to control but Vicini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Halo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Vicini to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Vicini shrugs it off.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Vicini manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo is trying to control. Vicini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T7#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vicini 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.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vicini wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Vicini doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T8#
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Vicini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vicini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9#
Vicini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vicini looking for a sweep. Not yet Vicini, not yet.
Halo passes into half guard.
Vicini keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halo controlling the pace.
Vicini is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo wants to take a breather but Vicini is having none of it.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vicini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
#T10##SUB#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vicini sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo is thwarting Vicini's attempts to control the position.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Vicini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vicini. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini tries to improve his position but instead Halo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (13) vs (0) Vicini
Vicini trying to control the action but Halo just sinks the hooks in.
Halo tries to get the hooks in deep but Vicini pushed the leg off.
Vicini tries to break free.
Vicini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Vicini is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11##SUB#
Halo has managed to slip his arm under Vicini's chin. This could be all over... yep, Vicini is tapping out! Submission win for Halo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 19 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice takedown defense from Halo. No joy for Dalton on that attempt. #TD2#
Halo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dalton trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo is thwarting Dalton's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Dalton is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Dalton is not content to let Halo control the position.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Dalton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton's coaches at Xeroxing Fifty Snails have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dalton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Dalton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Dalton is defending well.
#T2#
Dalton is looking to improve his position.
Halo is trying to control. Dalton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Halo wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Dalton working a defensive guard here.
Dalton pulls Halo in close to his closed guard and prevents Halo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Halo
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo slows the pace down.
Dalton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton wants to control but Halo postures up.#T4##SUB2#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dalton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dalton is not content to let Halo control the position.
Dalton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (4) vs (5) Halo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalton tries to keep control of the position but Halo is staying busy.
Dalton is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Dalton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dalton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (4) vs (7) Halo
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (4) vs (10) Halo
Dalton tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Dalton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Dalton wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalton is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Dalton won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Dalton is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton has his hands clasped together around Halo's back. He's all about the action.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (4) vs (13) Halo#T6##SUB2#
Halo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Halo tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Dalton can't escape the position.
Halo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Dalton is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Halo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.#SUB2#
Halo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Dalton regains half guard.
Dalton is trying is best to control the position here. #T7##SUB2#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dalton tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Dalton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Halo wants to take a breather but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
#T8#
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (4) vs (16) Halo
Halo wants to take Dalton's back but he can't do it this time.
Dalton regains half guard.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #T9#
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dalton is trying to control but can't.
Dalton controlling the position well.
Dalton trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Dalton is trying is best to control the position here.
Halo is looking to advance position but Dalton won't allow it.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dalton (8) vs (16) Halo
Dalton keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T10#
Dalton controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Dalton just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Dalton keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Dalton controlling the pace.
Dalton prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Dalton stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Dalton trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dalton controls the pace.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Dalton content to stall in guard here. #T12#
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalton trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Dalton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalton is aware though and is defending well.
Halo managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Dalton pushes his legs off easily.
#T13#
Dalton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Dalton from controlling successfully.
Dalton looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Dalton defends easily.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dalton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dalton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dalton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T14#
Dalton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halo 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.
Dalton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dalton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to sweep here but Dalton controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 16 to 8.
After the fight, Prana Halo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 207: Steel vs Simon
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Andy Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Shifter moves into the clinch successfully.
Shifter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD#
Shifter jumps into guard, dragging Halo to the mat.
Shifter trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Shifter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Halo
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shifter stands and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shifter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Shifter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shifter is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo looking to control.
#T2#
Shifter 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.
Shifter preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Halo has his foot on Shifter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shifter works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shifter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shifter is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Shifter has passed into half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T3#
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Halo is trying to control but Shifter passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (8) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position.
Halo tries to bench press Shifter off him but Shifter keeps the position.
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position. #T4#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Shifter trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to control Shifter's posture but Shifter avoids it.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Shifter keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Shifter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working. #T5#
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo won't allow Shifter to pass to mount.
Shifter trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo trying to hold on to Shifter's head to control him but Shifter postures up.
#T6#
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (11) vs (0) Halo
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shifter controlling his opponent.
Shifter avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Shifter takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo wants to control but Shifter passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (14) vs (0) Halo
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Halo trying to get back to full guard but Shifter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (17) vs (0) Halo
Shifter wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely. #T8#
Shifter is really struggling to control Halo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Shifter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (20) vs (0) Halo
Shifter controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Shifter struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Halo is really stuck here.
Shifter keeps control of the position easily here as Halo tries to buck him off.
Halo wants to escape the position.
Halo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Halo is in bad spot here.
Halo is keeping busy.
Shifter is not going to allow Halo to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
#T10#
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halo is looking to get to half guard.
Shifter manages to capitalize on a mistake by Halo to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (23) vs (0) Halo
Halo tries to escape the position.
Halo is keeping busy.
Halo trying to control the hands but Shifter won't let him.
Shifter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halo tries to roll over but Shifter keeps him under control.#T11#
Well, if Shifter 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.
#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Shifter jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (26) vs (0) Halo
Halo 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.
Halo tries to bench press Shifter off him but Shifter keeps the position.
Halo is not content to let Shifter control the position. #SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shifter's best efforts.#T12#
Halo has a hand on Shifter's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Shifter takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (29) vs (0) Halo
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Shifter pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Shifter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Shifter is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Shifter trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo reaches up to try and control the position but Shifter seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Halo rolls and tries to escape and now Shifter has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Shifter (32) vs (0) Halo
Shifter has the hooks in. Halo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Halo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Shifter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shifter struggling to keep hold of the position.
Halo tries to escape but Shifter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shifter takes the fight on points by 32 to 0.
Andy Shifter seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 13 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Germano tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Germano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Germano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Germano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano 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: Halo (2) vs (2) Germano
Halo is holding on to half guard well.
Halo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Germano's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Germano's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (6) vs (2) Germano
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Germano wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Germano stops Halo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Germano regains half guard.
Halo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Germano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Germano. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (2) Germano
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo trying to control but Germano is having none of it.
Germano can't escape the position.
Germano gets back to half guard.
Germano wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Germano wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Germano is defending well.
Germano is not content to let Halo control the position.
Germano regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germano is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Germano looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Germano seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Germano keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (12) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Germano can't do much from the bottom here.
Halo trying to control the position but Germano is working away. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Germano is defending well. #T5#
Germano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (12) vs (4) Germano
Germano prevents Halo from improving his position.
Germano wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Germano passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (12) vs (7) Germano
Halo tries to lock up and control but Germano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Germano has a good base and remains in mount.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Germano has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (12) vs (10) Germano#SUB2#
Germano looking to break Halo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Halo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Germano will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Halo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Germano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T6#
Halo gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Germano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Germano is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo trying to control the position.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Germano passes into half guard.
Halo tries to roll over but Germano keeps him under control.#T7##SUB2#
Germano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Germano eventually gives up the hold.
Germano is looking to advance position but Halo won't allow it.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Germano is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo gets full guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving. #T8#
Halo trying to control the position.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Germano trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Germano drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Halo's guard.
Halo is trying to keep Germano in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (14) vs (10) Germano
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (17) vs (10) Germano
Halo works to advance to full mount. Germano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (19) vs (10) Germano#T9#
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo controlling from mount. #SUB#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Germano has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
Halo controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Halo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Germano working to try and regain half guard.
Halo wants to take Germano's back but he can't do it this time.
Halo looking to control but Germano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Germano wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (22) vs (10) Germano#SUB#
Germano is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Halo has locked on a rear naked choke here! Germano is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 190: Fiso vs Kuronoa II
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Picogram shoots for a takedown but Halo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Picogram's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Picogram
Halo wants to pass the guard but Picogram is keeping the position.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Picogram's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Picogram is trying to control but Halo passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Picogram
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to control the position but Picogram is working away.
Picogram tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Picogram gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Picogram wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Picogram defends it.
Picogram is not content to let Halo control the position.
Picogram wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo prevents Picogram from improving his position.#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Picogram defends it well. #SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Picogram is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Picogram is defending well.
Picogram trying to control from the bottom.
Picogram tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg. #SUB#
Halo is working for a kimura but Picogram is defending it quite comfortably.
Picogram trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Picogram! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (0) Picogram
Picogram is working to get back to half guard.
Picogram wants to control but Halo is having none of it.#T4##SUB#
Halo working for a guillotine from mount but Picogram is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Halo jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Picogram is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Picogram and Halo has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Picogram is trying to get back to half guard.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Picogram keeps working.
Picogram is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it.
Picogram prevents Halo from moving into mount. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Picogram has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo working away.#T5#
Picogram is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Picogram prevents Halo from improving position.
Halo wants to control but Picogram is keeping him busy.
Picogram wants to control but Halo postures up.
Halo controlling the position.
Picogram is looking for a sweep.#T6##SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Picogram is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo trying to control the action but Picogram is working from the bottom.
Picogram is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (10) vs (0) Picogram#T7#
Halo looking to control but Picogram is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo wants to take Picogram's back but he can't do it this time.
Picogram tries to hold on but Halo postures up.#SUB#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Picogram has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Picogram is controlling an arm, preventing Halo from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Picogram is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Picogram is looking to escape. #T8#
Picogram wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (13) vs (0) Picogram
Halo is trying to stick to Picogram's back but Picogram is turning into Halo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Halo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Picogram. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (13) vs (2) Picogram
Picogram trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Picogram is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is trying to keep Picogram in close.
Picogram pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
Picogram 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.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Picogram is one step ahead there.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Picogram from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Halo has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Picogram should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Halo has tightened it up now! Picogram should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 181:Brown v Morrison Jr 2
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Martez Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lopez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Lopez
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lopez off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (4) vs (4) Lopez
Halo is looking to control Lopez but Lopez is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Halo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lopez is defending well though. Halo let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo doesn't have the hooks in and Lopez manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (6) Lopez
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Lopez won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Lopez is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez postures up.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a triangle but Lopez pushes his legs off easily.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lopez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lopez is one step ahead there.
Lopez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Lopez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lopez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Halo is trying to control the position but Lopez postures up.
Lopez preventing the sweep.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Lopez from controlling successfully.
Lopez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Lopez trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lopez drops back looking for a leg! Halo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halo manages to kick Lopez off! Lopez jumps back into Halo's guard.
Lopez is fighting to break Halo's control of his arms but Halo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lopez looking to pass the guard.
Halo controlling the position.
Halo is trying to hold Lopez in close to prevent damage but Lopez has managed to pass into half guard.
Lopez prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo trying to control here.
Lopez prevents Halo from improving his position.#T3#
Halo wants to control but Lopez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo gets back to full guard.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lopez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lopez postures up.
Halo pulls Lopez in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo keeping full guard, as Lopez tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lopez working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lopez keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Lopez won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo is pulling down on Lopez's head to control his posture.
Halo trying to control the position.
Lopez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (6) Lopez#SUB2#
Halo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lopez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Halo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lopez - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Martez Lopez!
Martez Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Halo gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (0) Mulligan
Halo is looking to advance position but Mulligan won't allow it.
Halo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (0) Mulligan
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Mulligan stops Halo from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
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.
Halo avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control.
Mulligan tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Mulligan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Mulligan is looking to get to half guard.
Halo avoids the attempt from Mulligan to control.
Mulligan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Mulligan is defending the position. #SUB#
Mulligan is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Mulligan is doing well to control the position and prevent Halo from advancing to side control.#T2##SUB2#
Mulligan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Mulligan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Mulligan defending well.
Halo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mulligan! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (8) vs (0) Mulligan#T3#
Halo fails to take his opponent's back.
Halo wants to control the pace but Mulligan is squirming around nicely.
Halo fails to take his opponent's back.
Mulligan can't escape the position.
Mulligan tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mulligan is looking to escape. #T4#
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mulligan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halo takes Mulligan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Mulligan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Halo (11) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan prevents Halo from getting a body triangle.
Halo keeps control of the position as Mulligan tries to break free.
Halo avoiding Mulligan 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Mulligan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Halo's arms. #SUB#
Halo looking for the choke but no joy. #T5##SUB#
Halo looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Mulligan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Halo gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Mulligan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Halo is persistently looking for the submission but Mulligan is defending it well.
Halo gets his hands free as Mulligan looks to control. #SUB#
Mulligan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Halo is persistently looking for the submission but Mulligan is defending it well.
#T6#
You can see the frustration on Mulligan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Halo looking for the choke from the back.
Mulligan trying to control the hands but Halo breaks the grip.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mulligan's body.
Mulligan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Mulligan right now.
#SUB#
Mulligan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mulligan wants to control his opponent's hands but Halo gets his hands free. #T7##SUB#
Mulligan won't enjoy being in this position. Halo looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mulligan is tapping - it's over boys! Halo picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo 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:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Frank Andersson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andersson leaves Halo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Halo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andersson! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Andersson (0) vs (4) Halo
Andersson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo working away.#SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Andersson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (2) vs (4) Halo
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Andersson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Fight Club elite that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Halo managing to control the position.
Halo wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment.
Halo is pulling down on Andersson's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Halo 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.
Andersson trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Andersson being controlled here momentarily.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.#T2#
Halo is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Andersson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Andersson is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Andersson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo controlling the position well.
Andersson uses his free foot to push down on Halo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Halo. Score +3 for passing guard: Andersson (5) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andersson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Halo is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Andersson (8) vs (4) Halo#T3#
Andersson keeps control of the position as Halo tries to break free.
Andersson tries to get the hooks in deep but Halo pushed the leg off.
Halo is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Halo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Andersson's arms.
Andersson avoiding Halo 's attempts to control his hands.
Andersson is looking to control Halo but Halo is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Andersson working for a choke but Halo is defending well.
Halo trying to control but not successfully. #T4##SUB#
Andersson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Andersson controls the position.
Andersson controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Halo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Andersson trying to control.
Halo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Andersson is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Andersson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Andersson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (8) vs (6) Halo
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo advances to half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Andersson defending well.
Andersson trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Andersson is defending well.
Andersson is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is looking to advance position but Andersson won't allow it.
Andersson wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andersson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andersson is controlling Halo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Andersson wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Andersson is working away. #T8#
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo is thwarting Andersson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo stalling away here and it's allowed Andersson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is looking to advance position but Andersson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Andersson (12) vs (6) Halo#T9#
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo gets full guard.
Andersson is fighting to break Halo's control of his arms but Halo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo seems keen to control Andersson's posture.
Halo trying to control the position.
Andersson stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.#T10#
Halo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Andersson tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Andersson is working hard here to advance position.
Andersson trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (12) vs (8) Halo#T11#
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Andersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Andersson can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Andersson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Andersson.
Halo wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving. #T12#
Andersson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Andersson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halo pushes down on Andersson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersson is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Andersson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Andersson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Andersson is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Halo is trying to control. Andersson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andersson defends it well.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Andersson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Andersson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (14) vs (8) Halo#T14#
Andersson trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Andersson looking to pass the guard.
Halo is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andersson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andersson (14) vs (10) Halo
Halo won't allow Andersson to sweep him here.
Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andersson takes the fight on points by 14 to 10.
Frank Andersson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Frank Andersson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CACC 159: Average vs Halo III
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Average shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Halo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Halo
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Average slips nicely into half guard.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.#SUB#
Average is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Average.
Halo tries to roll over but Average keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is not content to let Average control the position.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Average controls the pace.
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#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Average puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Average is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Average prevents Halo from improving his position.
Average wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Average content to control rather than advance.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Halo is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halo is looking to control Average's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Average content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is controlling the pace.
Average wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy. #T3#
Average with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halo trying to hold on to Average's head to control him but Average postures up.
Halo is pressing down on Average's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo is trying to keep Average in close.
Halo 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: Average (2) vs (2) Halo#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Average sees it coming and defends easily.
Halo wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Average is in trouble now - Halo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (5) Halo#T4#
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average is wriggling around trying to escape.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Halo is trying to control here but Average has managed to regain half guard.
Average wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Halo controlling the action here.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Average working a defensive guard but Halo passes into half guard.
Average won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Average manages to get to full guard.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Average is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Average manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Average's guard.
Average keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T7#
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully. #T8#
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Halo is now in half guard.
Halo is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Average is working away.
Halo is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Halo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (8) Halo#T9#
Average can't escape the position.
Average wants to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Average wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Average has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Halo prevents Average from getting the reversal.
Average sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Average is holding on to half guard well.
Average is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Average is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Average defending well.
Halo is still trying to improve position.#T11#
Average is looking to improve his position.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Average knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Average keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Average controlling the position.#SUB#
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Average not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T12#
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo passes Average's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Average desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Halo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (11) Halo
Halo looking to control but Average is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Well,Average is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13##SUB2#
Halo wants to finish this one by submission but Average is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Halo.
Halo controlling from mount.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Average is working to get back to half guard.
Halo controlling from mount.
Average wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Halo trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 11 to 2.
Prana Halo is the new light heavyweight champion!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 154: Hozdic vs Bok II
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 10 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Toussaint sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Toussaint appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Toussaint sprawls well. Toussaint wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Toussaint gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo won't allow Toussaint to sweep him here.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Toussaint had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Toussaint's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Toussaint might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Toussaint controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself. #T1#
Halo wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toussaint is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Toussaint throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toussaint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
Toussaint is pulling down on Halo's head to control his posture.
Halo trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom. #T2#
Toussaint 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.
Halo wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Toussaint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Toussaint looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo passes Toussaint's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Halo trying to control the action but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toussaint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Toussaint is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Halo
Toussaint can't escape the position.
Halo wants to control the action but instead Toussaint gets a body lock and reverses into Halo's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Halo
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Toussaint advances to half guard.
Toussaint is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Toussaint wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Toussaint tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Toussaint from controlling successfully.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (7) Halo
Toussaint trying to control the position.
#T5#
Halo wants to pass the guard but Toussaint is keeping the position.
Halo pushes down on Toussaint's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but Toussaint is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Halo to get the leverage.
Halo trying to control the action but Toussaint is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Toussaint is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Toussaint is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Toussaint doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Toussaint is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo postures up.
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Halo 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.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Toussaint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (10) Halo
Halo advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (2) vs (12) Halo
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Toussaint is trying desperately to improve position.
Toussaint manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toussaint is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Toussaint tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toussaint does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halo not doing much here.
Toussaint is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toussaint wants to get back to full guard.
Toussaint is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Toussaint defends it.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Halo 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.#T9#
Toussaint is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Toussaint avoid being mounted?
Toussaint is trying to get back to full guard.
Toussaint trying to control here.
Halo passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (2) vs (15) Halo
Toussaint is desperately trying to improve his position but Halo has a good base and remains in mount.
Toussaint is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Toussaint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo wants to control the pace but Toussaint is squirming around nicely.
Toussaint is working to get back to half guard.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T11#
Toussaint is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo trying to control but Toussaint is having none of it.
Toussaint is trying to escape the mount.
Halo looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toussaint can't escape the position.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Halo tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away. #T12#
Halo prevents Toussaint from getting the reversal.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toussaint is looking to escape.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo trying to control but Toussaint is having none of it.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; De Forest Treadwell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo shoots in and drives through. Treadwell sprawls well.
Halo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Treadwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Treadwell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
De Forest Treadwell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.#CL#
Treadwell has closed the distance and engaged Halo in a clinch.
#TD#
Treadwell pulls 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.
Treadwell keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Treadwell is keeping the position.
Halo won't allow Treadwell to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo passes Treadwell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Treadwell is working from the bottom.
Treadwell has his hands clasped together around Halo's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Halo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (0) vs (3) Halo
Halo looking to control but instead Treadwell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Halo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've been hearing good reports from Treadwell'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.
Treadwell tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Treadwell is defending the position.
Halo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Treadwell tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Treadwell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Treadwell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo is trying to control. Treadwell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Treadwell's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Treadwell. Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (0) vs (6) Halo
Treadwell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Treadwell is looking to escape.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T3#
Halo controlling from the full mount.
Treadwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo tries to control but Treadwell wriggling away.
Treadwell regains half guard.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Treadwell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T4#
Halo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Treadwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Treadwell wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo trying to control but Treadwell is working from the bottom.
Halo passes into half guard.
Treadwell is in trouble now - Halo has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (0) vs (9) Halo#T5#
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Treadwell is looking to escape.
Halo avoids the attempt from Treadwell to control.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Treadwell is looking to escape.
Treadwell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Halo wants to control the pace but Treadwell is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Halo is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Treadwell is surviving well by controlling Halo's body position as best he can.
Treadwell regains half guard.
Halo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (0) vs (12) Halo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Treadwell is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Halo tries to control but Treadwell wriggling away. #SUB2#
Halo goes for an armbar but Treadwell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Treadwell. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Treadwell (2) vs (12) Halo
Treadwell trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Treadwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Treadwell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Treadwell is one step ahead there.
Treadwell looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Treadwell tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Treadwell passes into half guard.
Halo is staying active underneath Treadwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Treadwell prevents Halo from improving his position.#SUB#
Treadwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo won't allow Treadwell to pass to mount.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Treadwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo wants to control but Treadwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halo is staying active underneath Treadwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Treadwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (5) vs (12) Halo
Treadwell wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Treadwell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Halo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Treadwell tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Treadwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo keeps Treadwell under control for a moment.#T10#
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Treadwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Treadwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Treadwell has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (8) vs (12) Halo
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Treadwell is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off. #T11#
Halo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo wants to hold on but Treadwell pushes him away.#SUB#
Treadwell has hold of Halo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Treadwell tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Treadwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Halo can't escape the position.
Treadwell looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo tries to hold on but Treadwell pushes him away. #T12##SUB#
Treadwell is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halo is surviving well by controlling Treadwell's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Treadwell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Treadwell looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Treadwell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo wants to hold on but Treadwell pushes him away.#SUB#
Treadwell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Halo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halo wants to control but Treadwell is having none of it.
Halo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halo tries to hold on but Treadwell pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T13#
Halo regains half guard.
Treadwell tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Treadwell trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo has Treadwell pulled in close to control his posture.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Treadwell manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Treadwell (8) vs (14) Halo
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Treadwell is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo trying to control the action but Treadwell is working from the bottom. #T14#
Halo moves into full mount! Treadwell won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Treadwell (8) vs (17) Halo
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo controlling his opponent.
Halo looking to control but Treadwell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 17 to 8.
A less than humble Prana Halo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
CACC 138: Silva vs Ward
Date: Nov 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Halo. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Wangler feinted with a counter takedown.
Wangler slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wangler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Halo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Halo lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halo is one step ahead there.
Halo postures up.
#T1#
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo pushes down on Wangler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wangler controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Wangler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wangler is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wangler sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wangler keeps working.
Halo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wangler tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Wangler defends it.
Halo is just content to waste time from the top position. Wangler takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wangler keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo preventing the sweep. #T3#
Halo wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Halo wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Halo
Halo controls Wangler momentarily but Wangler frees himself.
Wangler won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo managing to control the position. #T4#
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wangler manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Wangler controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wangler manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Wangler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (4) Halo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Wangler wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Wangler postures up.
Halo pulls Wangler in close to prevent any damage.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wangler content to stall in guard here.
Wangler stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.#T6#
Wangler trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Wangler won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Wangler trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (4) vs (6) Halo
Wangler trying to control the position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo wants to take a breather but Wangler is having none of it. #T7#
Halo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wangler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (4) vs (9) Halo
Wangler wants to control but Halo postures up.
Halo tries to advance to mount but Wangler denies him.
Halo trying to control the action but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Wangler uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T8#
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Wangler defends it.
Wangler controlling the position for now.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Wangler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo looking for a submission but Wangler manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wangler looking to control.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T9#
Wangler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wangler manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (6) vs (9) Halo
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halo is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo working a defensive guard but Wangler passes into half guard.
#T10#
Halo is positioning himself well to prevent Wangler advancing to mount.
Wangler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wangler prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wangler is working away from the top position though.
Wangler trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Wangler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Wangler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wangler looking to pass the guard.
Wangler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wangler passes into half guard. #T12#
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Wangler works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (9) vs (9) Halo
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Wangler is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo is trying to control the position but Wangler postures up.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Wangler won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halo has his hands on Wangler's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (9) vs (11) Halo
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 11 to 9.
Prana Halo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 133: Jiurgite vs Halo
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Ze Jiurgite!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jiurgite throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiurgite is in Halo's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Jiurgite
Jiurgite sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard.
Halo trying to control but Jiurgite postures up.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jiurgite is working away from the top position though.
Halo wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiurgite prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Jiurgite eventually gives up the hold.
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Jiurgite trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Halo wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
#T2#
Halo is not content to let Jiurgite control the position.
Halo keeping control of the position.
Jiurgite content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
#T3#
Jiurgite wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Jiurgite is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Jiurgite
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jiurgite trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halo wants to control but Jiurgite is keeping busy.
Jiurgite takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4##SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jiurgite is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Jiurgite is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo is looking to sweep but instead, Jiurgite has passed into half guard.
#T5#
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Jiurgite is very close to passing his half guard.
Jiurgite wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Jiurgite pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Halo wants to sweep here but Jiurgite controlling him for the moment.
Jiurgite passes Halo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Halo wants to improve his position but Jiurgite is controlling well.
Jiurgite is trying to control. Halo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Jiurgite from controlling successfully.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jiurgite's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (5) Jiurgite#SUB2#
Jiurgite escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Jiurgite is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo forces his way into half guard.
Jiurgite 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.
Halo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (5) Jiurgite#T8#
Jiurgite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Halo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jiurgite has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Jiurgite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jiurgite manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (7) Jiurgite#T9#
Halo tries to roll over but Jiurgite keeps him under control.
Jiurgite trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Jiurgite prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Jiurgite is proving a slippery customer.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Halo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T10#
Jiurgite stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Halo wants to improve his position but instead Jiurgite has moved into half guard.
Jiurgite trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jiurgite is one step ahead there. #T11#
Halo controls Jiurgite momentarily but Jiurgite frees himself.
Halo keeping full guard, as Jiurgite tries to pass.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jiurgite forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Jiurgite seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Jiurgite wants to pass the guard but Halo is defending well.
Jiurgite trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away. #T12#
Halo tries to get to full guard but Jiurgite has control of the leg.
Jiurgite perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Halo is in trouble now - Jiurgite has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (10) Jiurgite
Halo wants to control but Jiurgite is having none of it.
Well,Halo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Jiurgite is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Halo tries to control the position but Jiurgite now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (5) vs (13) Jiurgite
Halo breaks Jiurgite's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (13) Jiurgite
Jiurgite keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jiurgite's guard.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jiurgite does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jiurgite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jiurgite slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jiurgite looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Jiurgite wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Halo is now in half guard. #SUB2#
Jiurgite is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Jiurgite gets back to full guard.
Halo won't allow Jiurgite to sweep him here.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jiurgite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo pushing down on Jiurgite's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jiurgite defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiurgite trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control the action but Jiurgite is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiurgite wins on points by 13 to 7.
Ze Jiurgite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Pacer Dalton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Halo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dalton (0) vs (2) Halo
Dalton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dalton.
Halo stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (5) Halo
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working. #T1#
Dalton is letting Halo control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dalton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dalton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Dalton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dalton tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position. #T2#
Dalton is not content to let Halo control the position. #SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dalton tries to bench press Halo off him but Halo keeps the position.
Dalton struggling a bit here.
Dalton is looking to reverse the position.
Dalton regains half guard.
Halo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo stalling.
Dalton trying to get back to full guard but Halo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (8) Halo
Dalton is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Halo has hold of Dalton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Dalton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dalton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Dalton regains half guard.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dalton is not content to let Halo control the position.
Dalton wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalton keeps working.
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Halo not doing much here.
Dalton gets full guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton pulls Halo in close to his closed guard and prevents Halo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T5#
Halo trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo pushing down on Dalton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Dalton is working away.
Dalton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Dalton wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (0) vs (11) Halo
Dalton tries to reverse the position but Halo maintains control.
Halo tries to control but Dalton wriggling away.
Halo fails to advance to Dalton's back. #SUB2#
Halo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Dalton prevents Halo from taking his back.
Halo wants to control the pace but Dalton is squirming around nicely.
Dalton is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dalton is looking to escape.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in PSE inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Halo controlling from the full mount.
Halo with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T8#
Halo trying to control but Dalton is having none of it.
Halo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Halo tries to control but Dalton wriggling away. #SUB2#
Halo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dalton has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Halo avoids the attempt from Dalton to control.
Halo controlling from mount.
Dalton wants to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo fails to advance to Dalton's back.
Halo prevents Dalton from getting the reversal.
Dalton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Dalton is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dalton defends it well.
Dalton won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Dalton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Halo won't allow Dalton to sweep him here.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Dalton has Halo pulled in close to control his posture.
Halo postures up.
Halo wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Halo won't allow Dalton to sweep him here. #T10#
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo postures up.
Halo trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Dalton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dalton manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Dalton's guard.
Halo trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Dalton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Dalton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dalton (2) vs (11) Halo
Dalton postures up.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Dalton postures up.
Dalton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dalton trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Dalton passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (5) vs (11) Halo
Halo is trying to control Dalton's posture but Dalton avoids it. #T12#
Halo tries to bench press Dalton off him but Dalton keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Dalton stalls from top position.
Dalton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halo for as long as he can get away with.
Halo is looking to regain half guard here but Dalton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dalton taking a break here but Halo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away. #T13#
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well,Dalton is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Dalton slows the pace down in half guard.
Halo is not content to let Dalton control the position.
Dalton passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (8) vs (11) Halo
Halo gets back to half guard.#T14##SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo is pressing down on Dalton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dalton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Dalton (11) vs (11) Halo
Dalton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalton trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo is still trying to improve position.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Halo gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Halo wins on points by 12 to 11.
Prana Halo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 34
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1687 p4p, 228 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 3780 p4p, 431 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 12 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Average's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Halo
Average is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Average has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Average is a slippery customer.
Average actively working from the bottom here.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Average does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Average's coaches at The Elite FC have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Average moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average looking for a guillotine here but Halo defends easily.
Halo passes into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Average is defending well.
Halo prevents Average from improving his position.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Average defends it well.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Average defends it well.
Average keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Average is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Average is looking to improve his position.
Halo trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average wants to control but Halo is keeping busy.
Average won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Average doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (8) Halo
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo fails to advance to Average's back.
Halo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Average to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Average shrugs it off.
Average wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
Average is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average wants to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Average is working to get back to half guard.
Average is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Average defends it well.
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Average (0) vs (11) Halo
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to get the hooks in deep but Average pushed the leg off.
Halo tightening his grip on Average, looking for the choke.
Average wants to control his opponent's hands but Halo gets his hands free.
Halo looking to break Average's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Average remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Halo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Average tries to escape the position.
Halo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Average wants to escape the position.
Average trying to control the position but Halo manages to sink in the hooks.
Average turns into Halo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (11) Halo
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Average trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Average doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Average manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo trying to control the position here.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
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.
Halo keeping full guard, as Average tries to pass.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (13) Halo
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Average is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Average is retaining full guard.
Average throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Average wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halo trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Halo defends well.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (16) Halo
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Halo is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Halo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Average trying to control but Halo postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Average tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position.
Average trying to control from the bottom.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Average is defending well.
Halo wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Halo wants to advance to full mount but Average doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 16 to 2.
Prana Halo 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:
CACC 28
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3587 p4p, 427 weight class) and Joe Average (ranked 1611 p4p, 224 weight class). Joe Average is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo shoots in for a double leg but Average sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Average is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Average closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Average lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Average
Halo 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.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Average pushes his legs off easily.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Average wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo working for a triangle but Average defends it easily.
Halo is trying to control the position but Average postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Halo trying to control the position.
Average trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Average
Average managing to control the position.
Average controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Average is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halo trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Halo pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Average is defending well.
Average is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (2) vs (6) Average
Halo trying to control the action but Average just sinks the hooks in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Average looking for the choke from the back.
Halo is trying to defend against the choke here but Average has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Average Tightens the hold and Halo taps out furiously! Average displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Average!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Joe Average made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Prana Halo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CACC 19
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3263 p4p, 395 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 20275 p4p, 583 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Jackson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halo defends well and Jackson ends up having to push Halo into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Jackson
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (2) Jackson
Halo trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jackson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Halo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jackson has picked Halo up and slammed him! Halo can't keep hold of the triangle and Jackson manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (5) Jackson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (4) vs (7) Jackson
Halo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Halo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Halo wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (10) Jackson
Halo trying his best to control but Jackson has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (4) vs (12) Jackson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Jackson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Jackson sits in half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Jackson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (15) Jackson
Jackson avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Jackson trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Halo is working to get back to half guard.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jackson.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jackson has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (4) vs (18) Jackson
Halo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (4) vs (20) Jackson
Jackson trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Halo can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (4) vs (23) Jackson
A lull in the action here.
Halo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 23 to 4.
A less than humble Tyrano Jackson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3139 p4p, 382 weight class) and Zsiga Venczel (ranked 2578 p4p, 324 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Zsiga Venczel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halo with a poor takedown
and Venczel counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prana Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Venczel is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Venczel tries for a takedown. No joy.
Halo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Venczel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Venczel
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Venczel is proving a slippery customer.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Venczel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Venczel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Venczel
Halo won't allow Venczel to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venczel keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Venczel keeps trying to improve his position.
Venczel keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Venczel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Venczel manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Venczel's guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Venczel keeps moving.
Halo pushing down on Venczel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Venczel is defending against the submission attempts here by Halo.
Venczel is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venczel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Halo wants to control but Venczel is keeping him busy.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Venczel defending well.
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
Venczel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Venczel manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Venczel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Halo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (4) Venczel
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo is really struggling to control Venczel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Halo looking for a triangle here. Venczel is fighting it but it looks tight! Halo pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Venczel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prana Halo!
After the fight, Prana Halo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 6
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3071 p4p, 369 weight class) and Nuke Laloosh (ranked 2336 p4p, 297 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nuke Laloosh!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Laloosh
Halo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Laloosh looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Laloosh is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halo lets go of the hold and Laloosh can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo 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:
AEW 34
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Goldberg.
Halo shoots in but no luck this time.
Goldberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Goldberg missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Halo is defended easily by Goldberg.
Halo darts in looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets double underhooks and turns Halo into the cage.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
Goldberg lands with a hook. Halo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg leaves Halo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Halo slips a jab and a cross from Goldberg.
Goldberg looks to land a combination. Halo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo defending well as Goldberg loads up on a big left hand.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Goldberg.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halo.
Halo 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.#T1##TD2#
Halo gets a double leg takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Halo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Halo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Goldberg manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halo has Goldberg in his guard.#REVR#
Halo trying to control the position here.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Halo wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Halo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goldberg won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Halo has an active guard here but Goldberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Goldberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldberg seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goldberg defends well.
Goldberg is looking to stand up but Halo won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Halo trying to control the position.
Halo has his hands on Goldberg's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Goldberg gets caught flat footed, as Halo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Halo has a closed guard, preventing Goldberg from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Halo misses with a takedown attempt - Goldberg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goldberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldberg misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Goldberg is not content to let Halo control the position. #SUB2#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Goldberg, who protects the arm well. #T1##SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but Goldberg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Halo's guard.
Halo is trying to hold Goldberg in close to prevent damage but Goldberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
We've been hearing that Goldberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2##SUB2#
Halo has an active guard here but Goldberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Halo tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.#SU#
Goldberg decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goldberg sprawls well. Goldberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Halo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldberg defends it nicely.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.#T3#
Halo looks for a takedown but Goldberg sprawls well.
It looked like Goldberg wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Goldberg.
Halo goes for a double leg but Goldberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goldberg continues to drive forward.
Goldberg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Halo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldberg throws a big counter combination but Halo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Goldberg lands a jab to Halo's midsection.
Halo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goldberg counters with a three punch combo that has Halo backing up. Halo nods at Goldberg to acknowledge the strikes.
Bill Goldberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldberg throws a series of strikes that have Halo backpedaling.
Jab from Goldberg.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Goldberg counters with a two punch combo.
Goldberg lands an overhand right.
Halo slips under a jab from Goldberg.
Goldberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Halo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goldberg is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Halo is working for a guillotine from mount but Goldberg frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Halo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Goldberg is now in Halo's guard. A big mistake from Halo there, giving up the dominant position!
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Goldberg misses.
Goldberg misses the jab.
Goldberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
Goldberg fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldberg swinging wildly here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Goldberg.
Halo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goldberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prana Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goldberg sprawls well. Goldberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Halo gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldberg misses with a hook. Halo ducked under it nicely.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Halo shoots in and drives through. Goldberg sprawls well.
Goldberg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Goldberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goldberg moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Halo shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldberg tries to sprawl out of it but Halo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldberg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg connects with a single shot there.
Halo fails to land the takedown.
Halo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goldberg lands with a shot to the body.
Halo shoots in for a takedown but Goldberg shows good takedown defense.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goldberg misses with a two punch combination.
Halo darts in looking for a takedown but Goldberg gets double underhooks and turns Halo into the cage.
Goldberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prana Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldberg connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Halo scores with a takedown into Goldberg's guard.
Goldberg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Halo has gone for a leg lock! Goldberg slips out almost immediately though and dives into Halo's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Halo is trying to hold Goldberg in close to prevent damage but Goldberg has managed to pass into half guard.
#T3#
Halo tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Prana Halo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldberg is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet.
Halo trying to hold on to Goldberg's head to control him but Goldberg postures up.
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB2#
Halo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Goldberg escapes and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Halo is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Bill Goldberg!
Bill Goldberg wins by unanimous decision!
Bill Goldberg took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'.
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Event:
AEW 28
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Halo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Farfy Iii to the mat! Farfy Iii manages to get full guard.
Farfy Iii wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo pushes down on Farfy Iii's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farfy Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Farfy Iii is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Farfy Iii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo. #T1##SUB#
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Farfy Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halo's back!
Halo breaks Farfy Iii's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass. #T2#
Halo stands and throws Farfy Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Halo has hold of Farfy Iii's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Farfy Iii tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Halo cranks the arm and Farfy Iii screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Farfy Iii, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3794 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Svensson (ranked 2335 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hells Bells - ACDC. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sven Svensson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Sven Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Svensson stuffs the takedown.
Svensson tries to counter with a clinch but Halo shakes him off and moves away.
Svensson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Svensson instigates a clinch.
Svensson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Svensson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Svensson
Svensson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Svensson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (5) Svensson
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo prevents Svensson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svensson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Svensson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (7) Svensson
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
Halo is controlling an arm, preventing Svensson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Halo regains half guard.
Svensson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Svensson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (10) Svensson
Halo has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (13) Svensson
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Halo right now.
Svensson is trying to stick to Halo's back but Halo is turning into Svensson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Svensson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (13) Svensson
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svensson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Svensson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halo has Svensson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (15) Svensson
Svensson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halo is looking for a triangle here but Svensson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (18) Svensson
Svensson tries to move to mount but Halo blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo looking for a sweep but Svensson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (2) vs (20) Svensson
Halo is looking to improve his position but Svensson isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Svensson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (20) Svensson
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Svensson 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.
Svensson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (4) vs (22) Svensson
Svensson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Svensson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (6) vs (22) Svensson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Svensson sees it coming and defends easily.
Svensson trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Svensson is looking to improve his position.
Halo works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (9) vs (22) Svensson
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Svensson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Svensson is trying to escape the position but Halo is controlling the position.
Svensson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Svensson wants to control but Halo postures up.
Svensson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Svensson has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Halo trying to control the action but Svensson is working from the bottom.
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Svensson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Svensson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (9) vs (26) Svensson
Halo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Svensson's best efforts.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Svensson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Svensson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Halo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Svensson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sven Svensson!
After the big win, Sven Svensson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 3787 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michel Colucci (ranked 2526 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Colucci's choice of entrance music: Le temps des cerises. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michel Colucci was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Halo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Colucci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (4) vs (0) Colucci
Halo wants to take a breather but Colucci manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Halo.
Halo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Colucci is looking for a triangle but Halo pushes his legs off easily.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colucci being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colucci has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Halo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Colucci looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Colucci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo postures up.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Halo is aware though and is defending well.
Halo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo wants to control from the top but Colucci keeps moving.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo pushes down on Colucci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Colucci is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Colucci doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Colucci 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.
Colucci trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (7) vs (0) Colucci
Halo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Colucci turns into him and now he's in Halo's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (2) Colucci
Halo has his foot on Colucci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colucci works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo has his hands on Colucci's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colucci is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Colucci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Colucci passes Halo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo has his foot on Colucci's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Colucci works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colucci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colucci defends it easily.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Colucci defends it easily.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Colucci from controlling successfully.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Colucci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Colucci is defending well. Halo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Colucci has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Halo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prana Halo!
Prana Halo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Kurtev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Halo to the ground. Kurtev is now in Halo's guard.#SUB#
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurtev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Halo is tightening it up a little... Kurtev has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kurtev reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kurtev taps out! Nice BJJ there by Halo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prana Halo!
After the fight, Prana Halo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Amateur League 103
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kimura!
Kimura seems a little lost for a moment, as Halo dominates the positioning.
Kimura keeps Halo under control for a moment.#SUB2#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Halo controls the position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kimura is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Halo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Halo prefers to stall for the moment though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
You can see the frustration on Kimura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kimura is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Halo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kimura!
My spies in Lucky Liam's MMA Academy inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Halo isn't that keen on the idea.
Halo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Halo is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura has a hand on Halo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Halo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Kimura is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura is just holding on here. Halo manages to take his back.
#SUB2#
Halo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kimura is defending well but eventually Halo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kimura has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo!
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Event:
OC! Grappling 7
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20534 p4p, 539 weight class) and Michel Teló (ranked 2936 p4p, 305 weight class). Teló has chosen Michel Telo - Ai se eu te pego as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Michel Teló!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Teló rushes Halo and presses him up against the cage.
Teló gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Halo.
Teló gets control of Halo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Teló will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Teló looking to control.
Halo wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
Teló working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Teló has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Halo has managed to get both his arms back between Teló's legs - danger averted.
Teló being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teló keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Halo'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.
Teló is adopting a defensive guard.
Halo 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.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Teló.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Teló keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teló is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teló looking to control.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Teló is retaining full guard.
Halo is working hard here to advance position.
Teló working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Teló looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Halo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Teló is working away.
Halo is looking to advance position but Teló won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teló manages to get to full guard.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Teló throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halo trying to control but Teló is working from the bottom.
Halo is really struggling to control Teló but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Teló is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Teló is pulling down on Halo's head to control his posture.
Teló keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Teló is trying to keep Halo in close.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Teló is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teló looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Halo has picked Teló up and slammed him! Teló can't keep hold of the triangle and Halo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (0) Teló
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Teló is defending well.
Teló can't do much from the bottom here.
Teló is looking for a sweep.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Teló knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Halo controlling from side mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Halo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Teló has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Halo but great work by Teló. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halo (3) vs (4) Teló
You can see the frustration on Halo's face as Teló controls the position.
Halo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Halo sneaks back into half guard.
Halo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Teló slows the pace down in half guard.
Teló is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Teló is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (3) vs (7) Teló
Teló prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Teló is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Halo wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
My spies in Lads Lash Banter Gym inform me that Teló has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo working to try and regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Teló can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halo is looking to escape.
Teló is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Teló with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Teló controlling the pace for now.
Halo is desperately trying to improve his position but Teló has a good base and remains in mount.
Teló controlling from mount.
Halo wants to hold on but Teló pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Teló wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Teló moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Halo has worked his arm free - good work by Halo!
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is holding Teló down, trying to stall.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is not content to let Teló control the position.
Halo wants to control but Teló postures up.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Teló is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo tries to buck Teló off but Teló is having none of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Teló trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (7) Teló
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Teló makes his way to full guard, as Halo worked for a kimura.
Halo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
OC! Grappling 5
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ewen Davis (ranked 574 p4p, 74 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20712 p4p, 533 weight class). Davis's entrance music is Atreyu-Ex's and oh's. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ewen Davis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Davis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Halo napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Davis (4) vs (0) Halo
Davis is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Davis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Davis trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to advance to mount but Halo instead regains half guard.
Halo won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Davis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Davis.
Davis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Davis is very close to passing his half guard.
Halo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (7) vs (0) Halo
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to hold on but Davis pushes him away.
Davis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Davis tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Davis is working for a guillotine from mount but Halo frees his head quite easily.
Davis is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Davis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (7) vs (2) Halo
Halo passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Davis defending well.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
Davis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davis trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Davis wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to get back to full guard but Halo has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (7) vs (5) Halo
Davis can't do much from the bottom here.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
Davis wants to control but Halo postures up.
Davis is trying to get back to half guard.
Davis is working hard here to advance position.
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Davis is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Davis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis is looking for a sweep.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Davis gets back to half guard.
Davis is staying active underneath Halo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis trying to control but Halo postures up.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Davis defends it.
Halo moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (7) vs (8) Halo
Halo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davis is working to get back to half guard.
Halo moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Davis (7) vs (11) Halo
Davis tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halo looking for the choke but no joy.
Halo looking to break Davis's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Davis remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Halo will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Davis turns into Halo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Davis (9) vs (11) Halo
Davis trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Davis advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Davis (12) vs (11) Halo
Davis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Davis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Davis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davis trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Davis has hold of Halo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Halo seems comfortable defending it but Davis has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Halo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Halo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Davis couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ewen Davis!
Ewen Davis retains his heavyweight title!
Ewen Davis took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am in no rush to destroy anyone in my way.'. |
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Event:
OC! Grappling 3
Date: Nov 28, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 3774 p4p, 364 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20852 p4p, 590 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Aloysius Martin Thesz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thesz drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thesz (2) vs (0) Halo
Thesz postures up.
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thesz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thesz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thesz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thesz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Thesz from controlling successfully.
Thesz looking to pass the guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (5) vs (0) Halo
Halo stops Thesz from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo manages to get back to half guard.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (0) Halo
Thesz tries to control but Halo wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thesz.
Halo tries to lock up and control but Thesz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thesz trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
Thesz content just to control the position here.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Halo tries to hold on but Thesz pushes him away.
Thesz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thesz trying to control but Halo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thesz seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Halo is holding on tight.
Halo 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: Thesz (8) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Thesz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo passes Thesz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is controlling Halo's trapped leg to prevent Halo from advancing to side control.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Thesz is defending the position.
Halo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thesz! Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (5) Halo
Thesz is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Thesz gets back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thesz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thesz trying to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Halo trying to control but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Thesz looking to control.
Thesz has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thesz keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo is stalling in the full guard.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Thesz is keeping the position.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (8) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Halo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Thesz gets back to half guard.
Thesz trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thesz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Thesz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thesz tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo passes into side control, despite Thesz's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Thesz (8) vs (11) Halo
You can see the frustration on Thesz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
Halo is trying to get an arm triangle but Thesz is defending well.
Halo working away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thesz is looking to regain half guard here but Halo keeps moving and retains side control.
Halo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thesz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thesz is looking to reverse the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Halo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thesz (12) vs (11) Halo
Thesz looking for the choke from the back.
Thesz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Halo defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Thesz controlling well, preventing Halo from escaping the position.
Thesz not allowing Halo to control his hands.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo just trying to survive but Thesz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Thesz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Halo is defending well though. Thesz let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo rolls, trying to escape but Thesz keeps control of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Halo breaks Thesz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thesz (12) vs (13) Halo
Thesz controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Thesz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo wants to control but Thesz is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thesz tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Thesz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo trying to control the action but Thesz is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
OC! Grappling 1
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Slevin (ranked 7260 p4p, 544 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 20926 p4p, 606 weight class). Slevin comes to the cage accompanied by timber. Tony Slevin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Tony Slevin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Slevin. Slevin maintains the clinch.
Halo lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Slevin (0) vs (2) Halo
Slevin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Halo postures up.
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Slevin.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Slevin has control of Halo's left arm, preventing Halo from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slevin wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin pulls Halo in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin looking for a sweep. Not yet Slevin, not yet.
Halo passes into half guard.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slevin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Slevin tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Slevin is working hard here to advance position.
Slevin won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Slevin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Slevin wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo 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.
Halo pushing down on Slevin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Slevin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
Halo is trying to control. Slevin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Slevin moves into full guard.
Slevin wants to sweep here but Halo controlling him for the moment.
Slevin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Halo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin looking for a sweep. Not yet Slevin, not yet.
Slevin can't keep his opponent in guard - Halo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slevin is not content to let Halo control the position.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slevin keeps working.
Slevin wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin is trying is best to control the position here.
Slevin is looking to improve his position.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Slevin defends it.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control but Slevin is keeping him busy.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
Halo not doing much here.
Slevin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slevin is looking to get back to full guard here but Halo has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (5) Halo
Halo trying to control the action but Slevin is working from the bottom.
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Slevin regains half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slevin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Slevin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Slevin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo is trying to control. Slevin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Halo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Slevin holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Halo in particular looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working for a kimura but Slevin is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Slevin is trying to control but can't.
My spies in Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform me that Halo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Slevin won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Slevin wants to get back to full guard.
Slevin gets back to full guard.
Halo controlling from the top position.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Slevin is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slevin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Slevin looking to control.
Slevin pulls Halo in close to prevent any damage.
Slevin keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slevin is looking to improve his position.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Slevin wants to control but Halo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Slevin wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slevin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Slevin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Slevin (0) vs (8) Halo
Halo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slevin is just holding on here. Halo manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Slevin (0) vs (11) Halo
Halo looking for the RNC.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Slevin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Slevin for a finish.
I really don't envy Slevin right now.
Slevin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Halo.
Halo biding his time, looking for the opening.
Slevin wants to control his opponent's hands but Halo gets his hands free.
Slevin manages to reverse the position and now he's in Halo's guard. Nice work there by Slevin.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (11) Halo
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo has his hands on Slevin's head, controlling the position.
Slevin wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Slevin's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (2) vs (13) Halo
Halo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo wants to control from the top but Slevin keeps moving.
Slevin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Halo 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.
Slevin looking to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Slevin keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Slevin trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Slevin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Slevin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Slevin (4) vs (13) Halo
Halo is trying to keep Slevin in close.
Slevin trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slevin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Slevin pushes his legs off easily.
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slevin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slevin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slevin is aware though and is defending well.
Slevin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halo has his hands on Slevin's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to control.
Slevin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo wants to sweep here but Slevin controlling him for the moment.
Slevin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slevin looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo keeping moving, preventing Slevin from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo wins on points by 13 to 4.
In defeat, Tony Slevin stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be round your house later with the lads'. |
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Event:
GRAPPLEMANIA 1
Date: Oct 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20718 p4p, 238 weight class) and Vinnie Vincent (ranked 6144 p4p, 214 weight class). Vinnie Vincent told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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 4 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Vinnie Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Vincent scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Vincent
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Halo tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
My spies in HELLCADEMY (Ground Training) inform me that Vincent has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vincent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo tries to buck Vincent off but Vincent is having none of it.
Vincent is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Halo tries to bench press Vincent off him but Vincent keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vincent trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
I wouldn't like to be where Halo is right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo is looking to control Vincent's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo moves into full guard.
Halo wants to sweep here but Vincent controlling him for the moment.
Vincent stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vincent defends it easily.
Vincent is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo 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: Halo (2) vs (4) Vincent
Vincent trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Halo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (4) Vincent
Halo looking to control but Vincent is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Halo content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Vincent is working to get back to half guard.
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Vincent defends it well.
Halo moves to his opponent's back but Vincent bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Halo. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (5) vs (6) Vincent
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vincent won't allow Halo to sweep him here.
Halo has his foot on Vincent's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vincent works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo pulls Vincent in close to his closed guard and prevents Vincent from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is pulling down on Vincent's head. It's preventing any offense from Vincent, at least for the moment.
Vincent wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vincent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (7) vs (6) Vincent
Halo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control but Vincent is working from the bottom.
Halo wants to pass the guard but Vincent is keeping the position.
Halo stays in close to Vincent's body and controls the position.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (10) vs (6) Vincent
Halo controlling the position easily from mount.
Vincent prevents Halo from taking his back.
Halo is looking to take Vincent's back but instead Vincent gets back to half guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vincent preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
Halo trying to control the pace.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Vincent trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to take a breather but Vincent is having none of it.
Halo is taking a breather. Vincent 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.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Vincent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo controlling the pace.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Vincent is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to stall here but Vincent recovers full guard.
Vincent can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Halo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vincent defends it well.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vincent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is concentrating on defense, preventing Halo from advancing position.
Halo passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (13) vs (6) Vincent
Halo trying to control the action but Vincent is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries for a kimura but Vincent is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 13 to 6. |
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Event:
HBCC 2
Date: Sep 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 20753 p4p, 262 weight class) and Martin Hewitt (ranked 9039 p4p, 239 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Martin Hewitt!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hewitt clinches.
Hewitt tightens his grip and picks Halo up, before dumping him to the ground. Halo manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Hewitt
Halo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hewitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt slips nicely into half guard.
Hewitt is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hewitt to get the leverage.
Hewitt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Hewitt eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is doing well to control the position and prevent Hewitt from advancing to side control.
Hewitt tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Hewitt wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Hewitt sits in half guard.
Hewitt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Halo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Hewitt is looking to pass Halo's guard but actually Halo recovers to full guard.
Halo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Hewitt
Halo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hewitt keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Hewitt is looking for a triangle but Halo pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Hewitt
Halo controls the position.
Hewitt 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.
Halo wants to control but Hewitt is keeping him busy.
Hewitt is looking for a sweep.
Halo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hewitt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Halo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hewitt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Halo lets go of the hold and Hewitt can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prana Halo! |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Xander Machado (ranked 6086 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 21127 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Xander Machado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Machado looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Halo! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Machado (4) vs (0) Halo
Halo being controlled for a moment.
Machado tries to move into full mount but can't pass Halo's legs.
Machado has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Machado trying to control the position but Halo is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Machado tries to advance to mount but can't.
Halo 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.
Machado in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Machado working away.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo can't do much from the bottom here.
Machado tries to move to mount but Halo blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo wants to control but Machado postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo gets back to half guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo trying to control but Machado postures up.
Machado slows the pace down in half guard.
Halo is refusing to be controlled, as Machado sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control but Machado is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Machado content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Halo gets back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Machado works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Machado is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Halo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Machado is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Machado wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Machado prevents Halo from improving his position.
Halo is controlling Machado's trapped leg to prevent Machado from advancing to side control.
Halo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo controlling the position well.
Machado trying to control the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
Machado stalling.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Machado is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado trying to control from half guard but Halo is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to control but Machado manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Machado (7) vs (0) Halo
Machado wants to control the pace but Halo is squirming around nicely.
Machado avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo is just holding on here. Machado manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Machado (10) vs (0) Halo
Halo wants to control his opponent's hands but Machado gets his hands free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Machado is hanging on to Halo's back as he tries to escape.
Machado trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy Halo right now.
Halo trying to control the action but Machado just sinks the hooks in.
Machado has one arm under Halo 's neck. Halo is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Machado manages to get his arm free though and Halo is in a world of trouble! Machado sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Halo turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Xander Machado!
A very excited looking Xander Machado 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:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hughtavious Mingo (ranked 1714 p4p, 248 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 21791 p4p, 0 weight class). Prana Halo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hughtavious Mingo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mingo moves into range and clinches up with Halo.
Halo has Mingo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mingo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mingo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halo prevents it.
Mingo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Halo can't fight it off and eventually Mingo manages to take the fight to the floor. Halo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mingo (2) vs (0) Halo
Halo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Halo pulls Mingo in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mingo controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mingo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mingo looking to pass the guard.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mingo is one step ahead there.
Mingo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mingo defends well.
Halo is trying to keep Mingo in close.
Mingo stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control the position but Mingo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Halo trying to control but Mingo postures up.
Mingo prevents Halo from improving his position.
Mingo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mingo jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mingo (5) vs (0) Halo
Mingo working away.
Mingo is looking to take a break and control but Halo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mingo's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Mingo! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Halo has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hughtavious Mingo!
Hughtavious Mingo bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'This was a shit matchup for a pussy looking for an easy fight... You know its true you chump...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 21805 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Putkilo (ranked 14988 p4p, 703 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Erkki Putkilo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Putkilo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Putkilo sprawls and moves away.
Putkilo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Putkilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halo (0) vs (2) Putkilo
My spies in AREA 51 inform me that Putkilo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Putkilo wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Halo wants to improve his position but Putkilo is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Putkilo slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo actively working from the bottom here.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo's coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Putkilo content to control rather than advance.
Putkilo wants to take a breather but Halo is having none of it.
Putkilo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to hold on to Putkilo's head to control him but Putkilo postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to improve his position but Putkilo is controlling well.
Halo wants to control but Putkilo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Putkilo not doing much here.
Putkilo is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Putkilo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Putkilo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halo has control of Putkilo's left arm, preventing Putkilo from doing any damage.
Putkilo wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo is trying to control the position but Putkilo postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halo looking for a sweep. Not yet Halo, not yet.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Halo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo keeping full guard, as Putkilo tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Putkilo stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Putkilo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo working for a triangle but Putkilo defends it easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Putkilo is aware though and is defending well.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Putkilo pushes his legs off easily.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Putkilo from controlling successfully.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo is pulling down on Putkilo's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Putkilo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Putkilo has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Putkilo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Putkilo is one step ahead there.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo keeping full guard, as Putkilo tries to pass.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo pulls Putkilo in close to his closed guard and prevents Putkilo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Halo is looking for a triangle but Putkilo pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Putkilo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Putkilo preventing the sweep.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Putkilo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Halo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halo is staying active underneath Putkilo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Halo won't allow Putkilo to pass to mount.
Putkilo looking for a submission but Halo manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo keeping full guard, as Putkilo tries to pass.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Putkilo looking to pass the guard.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (2) Putkilo
Putkilo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Putkilo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Putkilo has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Putkilo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Halo uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (5) vs (2) Putkilo
Putkilo looks winded!
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo trying to remain calm as Halo controls from the top position.
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo controls the position.
Halo wants to control for a moment but Putkilo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Putkilo trying to hold on to Halo's head to control him but Halo postures up.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putkilo keeps working.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is trying to get back to full guard.
Putkilo trying to control but Halo postures up.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Putkilo defends it.
Putkilo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Putkilo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo pushing down on Putkilo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Putkilo defends the submission attempt.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putkilo is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working for a submission of some sort.
Putkilo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halo seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Putkilo keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halo takes the fight on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 1
Date: Mar 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 20926 p4p, 129 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 22190 p4p, 137 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Prana Halo enters the ring!
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 6 wins and 5 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Quick fails with the takedown
so Halo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Quick (0) vs (2) Halo
Halo trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Halo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Quick working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Halo pushes down on Quick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo controlling the pace.
Halo wants to work for an arm triangle but Quick is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Halo is controlling the pace.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Quick is defending the position.
Halo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Well, if Halo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to control but Halo postures up.
Quick wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo wants to pass to mount but Quick is defending the position.
Quick tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Quick (0) vs (5) Halo
Quick is working to get back to half guard.
Halo controlling his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Halo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Quick has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Quick! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Quick (2) vs (5) Halo
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo working for submissions but it's allowed Quick to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quick is working away from the top position though.
Halo won't allow Quick to pass to mount.
Quick is stalling here. Halo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Quick seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Halo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Quick (2) vs (9) Halo
Halo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Quick (2) vs (11) Halo
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quick is squirming around, avoiding Halo's attempts to control the action.
Halo controlling from mount.
Quick is working to get back to half guard.
Quick is working hard here to advance position.
Halo fails to take his opponent's back.
Halo content just to control the position here.
Halo looking to control but Quick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Quick is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Halo prevents Quick from getting the reversal.
Halo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quick is looking to escape.
Quick tries to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo wants to control the pace but Quick is squirming around nicely.
Halo seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Quick is holding on tight.
Halo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quick has given up his back. Will we see Halo going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Quick (2) vs (14) Halo
Halo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quick is defending well though. Halo let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Halo is looking for the choke from the back position but Quick is controlling his hands well.
Quick tries to escape but Halo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quick is defending well though. Halo let's go of the attempt for now.
Halo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to control Quick but Quick is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Halo is cranking Quick's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Quick! He's tightened the choke and Quick is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo! |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo (ranked 21957 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Kilpi (ranked 1802 p4p, 216 weight class). Kilpi has chosen Solid Base - I Like It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 1 wins and 4 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Jarkko Kilpi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halo but Halo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kilpi sprawls and moves away.
Kilpi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kilpi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Halo (0) vs (4) Kilpi
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kilpi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo is not content to let Kilpi control the position.
Kilpi advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Halo (0) vs (6) Kilpi
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kilpi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpi avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Halo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Halo can't escape the position.
Halo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Kilpi locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Halo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarkko Kilpi!
Jarkko Kilpi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Prana Halo spoke after the fight, saying 'This was a shit matchup for a pussy looking for an easy fight... You know its true you chump...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Arvo Laar (ranked 3907 p4p, 472 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 21948 p4p, 0 weight class). Laar comes to the cage accompanied by some random 90's estonia dance song i found on youtube. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Arvo Laar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laar rushes Halo and presses him up against the cage.
Laar has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Halo uses from the top position.
Halo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Halo postures up.
Laar looking to control but Halo passes into half guard.
Halo trying to mount his opponent but Laar defends it.
Laar is not content to let Halo control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laar tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Laar trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laar looking for submissions off his back.
Halo is working for a kimura but Laar is defending it quite comfortably.
Laar won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Laar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Laar won't allow Halo to pass to mount.
Halo prevents Laar from improving his position.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Laar is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Laar tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Laar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laar is just riding it out for now. Halo eventually gives up the hold.
Halo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laar has his foot on Halo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Halo works his way back into a safe position though.
Halo wants to control from the top but Laar keeps moving.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laar is keeping the position for now.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Laar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo slips nicely into half guard.
Laar looking for submissions off his back.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Laar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to control from half guard but Laar is working away.
Halo controlling the pace.
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Laar defends the submission attempt.
Halo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Halo.
Laar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Laar wants to improve his position but Halo is controlling well.
Halo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laar tries to get to full guard but Halo has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Laar actively working from the bottom here.
Halo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Halo prevents Laar from improving his position.
Laar wants to get back to full guard but Halo has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Laar (0) vs (3) Halo
Halo fails to take his opponent's back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Laar has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Laar (0) vs (6) Halo
Laar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Laar staying busy and making it hard for Halo to control.
Halo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Laar has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Halo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Laar taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Halo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prana Halo! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kajun Puno (ranked 1 p4p, 1 weight class) and Prana Halo (ranked 23061 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno's entrance music is デッドマンズ銃. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Kajun Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Donatello Bradman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puno dives in and grabs Halo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halo pushes down on Puno's head and hops out.
Puno drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puno (2) vs (0) Halo
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Puno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Puno is proving a slippery customer.
Puno sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puno not doing much here.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno controlling the action here.
Halo wants to get back to full guard.
Halo wants to control but Puno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (5) vs (0) Halo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Halo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from mount.
Puno prevents Halo from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling the pace for now.
Halo is trying to escape the mount.
Halo regains half guard.
Halo is trying to get back to full guard.
Puno stalling.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Puno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Halo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Puno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from Halo.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
Halo keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
Halo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (5) vs (2) Halo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo wants to control from the top but Puno keeps moving.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo trying to control but Puno is working from the bottom.
Puno is trying to control the position but Halo postures up.
Puno had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Halo defends it easily.
Puno trying to control the position.
Puno is pulling down on Halo's head. It's preventing any offense from Halo, at least for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Puno is looking for a triangle but Halo pushes his legs off easily.
Puno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Puno gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Puno (7) vs (2) Halo
Puno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo is trying to control the position but Puno postures up.
Halo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puno escapes and throws Halo's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (10) vs (2) Halo
Halo wants to control but Puno postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Puno 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.
Halo is trying to maintain the position but Puno is very close to passing his half guard.
Puno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (13) vs (2) Halo
Halo tries to reverse the position but Puno maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo tries to hold on but Puno pushes him away.
Puno controlling the position easily from mount.
Halo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halo wants to control but Puno is having none of it.
Halo can't escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Puno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno'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.
Puno trying to pass the guard but Halo defending well.
Puno performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Puno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Puno is thwarting Halo's attempts to control the position.
Halo trying to get back to full guard but Puno takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (16) vs (2) Halo
Halo is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Puno controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Kajun Puno was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Prana Halo had this to say: 'This was a shit matchup for a pussy looking for an easy fight... You know its true you chump...'. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prana Halo and Eddie Melo. Melo has chosen Max Webster- Toronto Tontos as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Prana Halo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Melo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Melo clinches up against the cage.
Halo pulls guard successfully.
Halo is pulling down on Melo's head. It's preventing any offense from Melo, at least for the moment.
Melo looking to pass the guard.
Melo is stalling in the full guard.
Halo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Melo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Halo. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (3) Melo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Halo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Halo holds on to Melo's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo wants to control but Melo postures up.
Melo staying calm.
Halo tries to buck Melo off but Melo is having none of it.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Melo trying to control the pace.
Halo wants to control but Melo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Halo! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (0) vs (6) Melo
Melo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Halo tries to improve his position but instead Melo has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Halo (0) vs (9) Melo
Halo tries to break free.
Melo slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melo doesn't have the hooks in and Halo manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (9) Melo
Melo keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melo is keeping the position for now.
Halo trying to control but Melo is working from the bottom.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Melo is keeping the position for now.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Melo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Melo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Melo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Melo keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Melo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halo (2) vs (11) Melo
Halo seems keen to control Melo's posture.
Melo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Melo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo is trying to control the position but Melo postures up.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Melo is one step ahead there.
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo is trying to control the position but Melo postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo working for a triangle but Melo defends it easily.
Melo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo keeping full guard, as Melo tries to pass.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Halo wants to sweep here but Melo controlling him for the moment.
Melo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully.
Halo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Melo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Melo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Melo 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.
Halo is controlling Melo's posture.
Halo controls Melo momentarily but Melo frees himself.
Melo trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Melo looking to pass the guard.
Melo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Melo 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.
Melo trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Melo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (14) Melo
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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Melo.
Melo trying to control the action but Halo is working from the bottom.
Halo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Melo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Melo controlling the pace.
Melo is keen to just control but Halo is a slippery customer.
Melo trying to mount his opponent but Halo defends it.
Halo has a hand on Melo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Melo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Halo (2) vs (17) Melo
Melo is looking to work his way around to Halo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Melo controlling from the full mount.
Halo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Halo tries to roll over but Melo keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Melo slows the pace down in half guard.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Melo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halo keeping moving, preventing Melo from controlling successfully.
Halo looking to control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Melo 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.
Melo tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to keep a closed guard but Melo is proving a slippery customer.
Melo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Melo controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
Halo keeping full guard, as Melo tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melo wins on points by 17 to 2.
A relieved looking Eddie Melo 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:
TWGC 15 (265+lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Shane Winslow and Prana Halo. Winslow comes to the cage accompanied by KJ-52 - Let's go. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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 1 wins and 3 losses; Shane Winslow! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Winslow fails with the takedown.
Halo with the counter takedown but Winslow avoids it easily.
Winslow rushes Halo and presses him up against the cage.
Halo pulls guard successfully.
Winslow passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (3) vs (0) Halo
Winslow tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winslow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Winslow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Halo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halo regains half guard.
Winslow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Winslow is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo trying to hold on to Winslow's head to control him but Winslow postures up.
Halo tries to roll over but Winslow keeps him under control.
Winslow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Halo sees it coming and defends easily.
Winslow is pressing down on Halo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halo is holding on for now.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Winslow tries to pass to full mount but Halo defends it.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Halo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
Winslow slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (6) vs (0) Halo
Halo is not content to let Winslow control the position.
Winslow working away.
Winslow is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Halo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winslow tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo is trying to get back to half guard.
Winslow tries for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Halo wants to control but Winslow is keeping busy.
Halo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Winslow haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Winslow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Winslow wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winslow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Winslow eventually gives up the hold.
Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Winslow has control of the leg.
Halo 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.
Halo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to work for a kimura but Halo is defending well.
Winslow looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Halo wants to improve his position but Winslow is controlling well.
Winslow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Halo defends it well.
Winslow is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Winslow eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Halo is in trouble now - Winslow has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (9) vs (0) Halo
Winslow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off.
Halo tries to hold on but Winslow postures up.
Halo tries to reverse the position but Winslow maintains control.
Winslow is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Halo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Halo shrugs it off.
Winslow goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Halo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (9) vs (2) Halo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Halo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winslow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winslow has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (11) vs (2) Halo
Winslow wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Winslow drops back, looking for a kneebar! Halo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Halo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Halo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Winslow (11) vs (6) Halo
Halo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Winslow! Score +2 for reaching mount: Winslow (11) vs (8) Halo
Halo wants to control the pace but Winslow is squirming around nicely.
Winslow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to secure an arm triangle but Winslow defends it well.
Winslow has given up his back here. Will Halo look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Winslow (11) vs (11) Halo
Halo is persistently looking for the submission but Winslow is defending it well.
Winslow tries to roll but Halo sticks to his back.
Halo looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winslow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Halo.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Halo goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Winslow escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (13) vs (11) Halo
Winslow uses his free foot to push down on Halo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Halo. Score +3 for passing guard: Winslow (16) vs (11) Halo
Winslow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Winslow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Halo is now in Winslow's guard. A big mistake from Winslow there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (16) vs (13) Halo
Winslow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winslow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo looking to sit in guard and control but Winslow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (18) vs (13) Halo
Winslow thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Halo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Winslow wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Winslow pushes down on Halo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Halo is trying to control but can't.
Halo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Winslow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Winslow has gone for a leg lock! Halo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Winslow's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (18) vs (15) Halo
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winslow dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Winslow (20) vs (15) Halo
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winslow defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Winslow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo is defending against the submission attempts here by Winslow.
Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Halo is concentrating on defense, preventing Winslow from advancing position.
Winslow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winslow is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Winslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow seems to be looking for submissions.
Winslow is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winslow seems to be working for a kimura but Halo defends the submission attempt.
Halo is looking to control Winslow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Halo avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winslow is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Halo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Winslow.
Winslow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
In his post fight interview, Shane Winslow gave a big smile as he said 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bilyal Makhov and Prana Halo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bilyal Makhov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown but Halo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makhov.
Halo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makhov looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well.
Halo feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bilyal Makhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhov shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Makhov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Halo with the counter takedown but Makhov avoids it easily.
Makhov pushes Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo gets control of Makhov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Halo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Makhov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard.
Makhov is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo wants to control but Makhov is keeping busy.
Makhov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhov is looking for submissions but instead, Halo has regained full guard.
Makhov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Halo on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Halo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Makhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Halo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Makhov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Makhov looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halo trying to control the position.
Makhov is pushing down on Halo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halo is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Makhov 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.
Makhov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Halo is just riding it out for now. Makhov eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Halo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Makhov is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Makhov seems content to control.
Halo tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
Halo won't allow Makhov to pass to mount.
Makhov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Halo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halo.
Makhov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to move into half guard but instead Halo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (0) vs (2) Halo
Makhov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Halo controls the pace.
Makhov trying to control the position here.
Makhov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Makhov (2) vs (2) Halo
Makhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo 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.
Makhov 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo working a defensive guard here.
Halo looking for a guillotine here but Makhov defends easily.
Makhov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Makhov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo 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.
Makhov content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhov defends it easily.
Makhov stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhov defends it easily.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Halo can't keep his opponent in guard - Makhov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Halo moves into full guard.
Makhov pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Makhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Halo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makhov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Makhov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Makhov is taking a breather. Halo 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.
Halo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Makhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is stalling in the full guard.
Halo keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Makhov postures up.
Halo keeping full guard, as Makhov tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Makhov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Makhov takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Manalo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Manalo.#CUT2#
It looks like Prana Halo has been cut.
Manalo tries to bum rush Halo with a series of wild strikes but Halo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Halo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Manalo sprawls and moves away.
Halo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manalo scores with a three punch combo!
Manalo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Halo to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Halo looks to clinch but Manalo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Halo taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jose Manalo!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Manalo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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