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Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 13, 2023
#R1#
Korppila lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A low kick from Korppila misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Korppila has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cubbedge content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge fails to advance to Korppila's back.
Korppila tries to control the position but Cubbedge now has his back. #T1#
Korppila trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Korppila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge 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.
Korppila is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cubbedge off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Cubbedge is not going to allow Korppila to sit and survive in this position.
Korppila is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Korppila's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge controlling the position well here. Korppila rolled but Cubbedge kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #SUB#
Cubbedge is persistently looking for the submission but Korppila is defending it well.
Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in and Korppila manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Korppila being controlled here momentarily.
Korppila loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Korppila pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Korppila won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Korppila's head to control his posture.
Korppila 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.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Korppila from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korppila working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Korppila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge pulls Korppila in close to his closed guard and prevents Korppila from doing any damage or advancing position.
Korppila trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Korppila paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jab from Korppila.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Korppila drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cubbedge right on the button. Cubbedge goes down! Korppila follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Korppila gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Korppila!
A very excited looking Tom Korppila 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Verus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cubbedge to the ground. Verus is now in Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge 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.
Verus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
Verus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge looking to control but Verus passes into half guard.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Verus is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cubbedge as he works his way to full guard. #T1#
Cubbedge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Verus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verus is one step ahead there.
Verus landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cubbedge holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Verus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Verus's head. It's preventing any offense from Verus, at least for the moment.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Verus is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cubbedge looks to throw the jab but Verus is out of range.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Verus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cubbedge to the mat! Cubbedge manages to get full guard.
Verus pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Verus trying to control from Cubbedge 's half guard. Cubbedge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Verus tries to pass.
Verus engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Cubbedge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Verus is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Verus trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Verus throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Verus dominated that round.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Verus.
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Verus moves away.#TD2#
Verus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cubbedge 's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Verus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cubbedge is looking to control Verus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Verus connects with a nice short shot to Cubbedge 's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Cubbedge desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Verus is working for a submission of some sort.
Verus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Verus in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Verus 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.
Cicero Verus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Verus looks to land a strike but Cubbedge avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cubbedge 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Verus wants to get up but he can't break Cubbedge 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cicero Verus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Verus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Verus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Verus slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Verus is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Verus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge trying to control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Verus passes into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Verus has control of the leg.
Verus throwing shots but Cubbedge is blocking nicely.
Verus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Verus is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cicero Verus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Verus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cubbedge sprawls well initially but Verus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Verus postures up.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Verus is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Verus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is looking to control Verus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Verus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cubbedge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Verus. #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.
Verus wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Verus scoring with some ground and pound.
Cubbedge is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Verus is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Verus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Verus lands a takedown into guard. #T3#
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Verus from controlling successfully.
Verus tries to stand but Cubbedge is controlling from the bottom.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Verus controlling from the top position.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cubbedge managing to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Verus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bart Cubbedge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verus.
Cubbedge throws a body shot but no joy.
Cicero Verus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Verus ducks under a wild hook from Cubbedge .

And that's the end of the fight!
Cicero Verus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verus 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cicero Verus!

 

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2     
Date:   May 16, 2023





180 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs



160 cm
35 yrs
150 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch. #TD2#
Lee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Cubbedge is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cubbedge is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee 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.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge managing to control the position. #T6#
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Lee
Cubbedge trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Lee 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.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T7#
Lee working away.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.#T8#
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Cubbedge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee 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.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Cubbedge keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Cubbedge is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cubbedge .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   May 15, 2023





180 cm
39 yrs
158 lbs



183 cm
31 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Owen Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Alvarez has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch. #TD2#
Cubbedge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alvarez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cubbedge to the mat. Cubbedge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Alvarez
Alvarez won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alvarez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Alvarez
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Alvarez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Alvarez#T2#
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Alvarez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (7) Alvarez#SUB2#
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Alvarez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alvarez tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge instead regains half guard. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it. #T4#
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #SUB2#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort. #T5#
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh. Cubbedge counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Alvarez is proving a slippery customer.
Alvarez looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (7) Alvarez#T6#
Alvarez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Alvarez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez isn't going anywhere.
Cubbedge wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge staying calm.#T7#
Alvarez tries to improve position but can't.
Alvarez is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #T8#
Cubbedge staying calm.
Cubbedge '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.
Alvarez is looking to reverse the position.
Alvarez manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Alvarez wants to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Alvarez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Alvarez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.#T10#
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alvarez.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T11#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvarez keeps working.
Alvarez tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge taking a breather here.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
Alvarez regains half guard.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
Alvarez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T13#
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alvarez is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (13) vs (7) Alvarez
Alvarez is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Alvarez is trying to escape the position but Cubbedge is controlling the position.
Alvarez is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Alvarez struggling a bit here.
Alvarez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
Alvarez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alvarez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Bart Cubbedge 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.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023
#R1#
Pardi throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge 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.
Pardi misses with a hook.
We've been informed that Pardi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pardi is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pardi wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Pardi defends it.
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.
Well, if Cubbedge 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.
Pardi won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount. #T1#
Pardi wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Pardi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Pardi is defending the position.
Pardi wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Pardi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pardi is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge . #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.
Cubbedge misses with a head shot. Pardi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pardi 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.
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pardi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.#T3##TD2#
Pardi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pardi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pardi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pardi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cubbedge is refusing to be controlled, as Pardi sits in half guard.
Pardi missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge is not content to let Pardi control the position.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Pardi looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Pardi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Pardi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Pardi tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pardi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pardi is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, Pardi circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Pardi drives through with a takedown into Cubbedge 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Pardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pardi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pardi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Pardi is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Pardi passes into half guard.
Pardi wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position.
Pardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Kristof Pardi has got the better of the ground game so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pardi connects with a nice short shot to Cubbedge 's temple.
Cubbedge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cubbedge managing to control the position. #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.
Pardi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pardi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pardi sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pardi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pardi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pardi won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here. #T3#
Pardi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Pardi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pardi trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pardi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pardi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
Pardi connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pardi is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pardi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pardi gets to his feet and stands over Cubbedge , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Cubbedge felt that one! Pardi unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Cubbedge from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristof Pardi!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 13, 2023
#R1#
Cubbedge gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. St. Clair sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
St. Clair 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.
St. Clair tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is pressing down on St. Clair's thigh, looking to free his foot. St. Clair is holding on for now.
St. Clair tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#T1#
St. Clair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Clair is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control but St. Clair is working from the bottom.
St. Clair can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
St. Clair gets full guard.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed St. Clair's guard.
St. Clair is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge passes to full mount!
St. Clair is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2#
Cubbedge breaks from St. Clair's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge mounts St. Clair! Really nice guard pass there!
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Clair slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
St. Clair has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cubbedge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cubbedge !
St. Clair tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Clair sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Cubbedge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
St. Clair makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St. Clair.#SUB2#
St. Clair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St. Clair looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
St. Clair is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance.
St. Clair tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
St. Clair is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
St. Clair wants to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed St. Clair's head.
Cubbedge stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cubbedge fails to land the takedown.#CL#
St. Clair tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge is trying to drag St. Clair to the mat but St. Clair just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cubbedge tries to score a body lock takedown but St. Clair shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge wants to take the fight to the mat but St. Clair manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
St. Clair misses with some punches.
Cubbedge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but St. Clair pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Clair prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from St. Clair.
St. Clair softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Clair.
Cubbedge wants a takedown.
Cubbedge has St. Clair pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. St. Clair manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
St. Clair tries to work over Cubbedge 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cubbedge can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, St. Clair creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
St. Clair lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. St. Clair avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St. Clair works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St. Clair throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cubbedge s head. #ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
St. Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
St. Clair throws a head punch that misses.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Clair throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
St. Clair tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from St. Clair fails to land.
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
St. Clair working aggressively here.
St. Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Clair throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge blocks an uppercut.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
St. Clair misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Clair misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Clair swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Clair misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Clair has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
St. Clair has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Clair.
St. Clair misses with the head strike.
Cubbedge seems to have got his legs back now.
St. Clair lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
St. Clair is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Clair.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St. Clair lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
St. Clair lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
St. Clair creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cubbedge with a big uppercut! Cubbedge tries to clinch up but St. Clair pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cubbedge to the mat! Cubbedge covers up and St. Clair unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raleigh St. Clair!
An out of breath Raleigh St. Clair thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 02, 2023
#R1#
Mi misses with a double jab #CL#
and Cubbedge counters by moving into the clinch.
Mi throws a head punch that misses.
Mi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mi swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cubbedge is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mi to the mat. Mi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mi throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cubbedge moves nicely into side control.
Mi wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge 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.
Mi is letting Cubbedge control him for a moment. #SUB#
Cubbedge in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mi is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CWC 353     
Date:   Mar 26, 2023





175 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Dreynos Elvul! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Elvul closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cubbedge did well to prevent Elvul getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (0) Cubbedge #SUB#
Elvul is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Elvul is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Elvul is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Elvul's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elvul swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Elvul's guard. #T2#
Elvul wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Elvul is not content to let Cubbedge 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.
Elvul is trying to control but can't.
Elvul manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Elvul is working from the bottom.
Elvul looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Elvul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Elvul is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Elvul has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elvul (4) vs (2) Cubbedge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Elvul is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T4#
Cubbedge 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.
Elvul trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge pulls Elvul in to control the position.
Elvul pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Elvul seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Elvul has control of the leg. #T6#
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Elvul is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Elvul slows the pace down in half guard.
Elvul trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Elvul performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Elvul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge 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: Elvul (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling the action here. #T8#
Elvul has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Elvul trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Elvul moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Steel Penn Training Den. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Elvul holds on and takes a little breather.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Elvul.
Cubbedge passes Elvul's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Elvul defending well. #T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elvul has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elvul is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Elvul is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
In his post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CWC 347     
Date:   Mar 19, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



175 cm
30 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 30 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Borgia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cubbedge sprawls well initially but Borgia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Borgia
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Borgia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Borgia passes Cubbedge 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge 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.
Borgia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Borgia 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.
Cubbedge trying to control but Borgia postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Borgia wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is controlling Borgia's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Borgia is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Borgia is working for a submission of some sort.
Borgia slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Borgia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Borgia from controlling successfully.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
Borgia won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here. #T2#
Borgia 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.
Borgia won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia being controlled here momentarily.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge pulls Borgia in close to prevent any damage.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Borgia in close. #T3#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Borgia's head to control his posture.
Borgia content to stall in guard here.
Borgia trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Borgia
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Borgia is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Borgia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borgia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Borgia
Borgia looking to pass the guard.
Borgia keeps trying to improve his position.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borgia is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB2#
Borgia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Borgia is controlling well.
Borgia is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Borgia passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (7) Borgia
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
Borgia controlling the action here.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Borgia's head to control him but Borgia postures up. #T6#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Borgia in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Borgia moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (10) Borgia
Borgia controlling the pace for now.
Borgia fails to move to back control.
Borgia controlling his opponent. #T7#
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Borgia has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (13) Borgia
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Borgia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Borgia prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Borgia has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (16) Borgia#T8#
Borgia controls the position from side control.
Cubbedge is trying to control Borgia's posture but Borgia avoids it.
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard. #T9#
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (16) Borgia
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Borgia wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Borgia keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (20) Borgia#T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Borgia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Cubbedge can't escape the position. #T11#
Borgia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Borgia is controlling the pace.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Borgia has control of the leg.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Borgia with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Borgia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Borgia tries to pass.
Borgia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Borgia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is controlling Borgia's posture.
Borgia is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borgia stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (20) Borgia
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Borgia keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Borgia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard. #T14#
Borgia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Borgia trying to control the position here.
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge stands and throws Borgia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (20) Borgia
Borgia 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.
Borgia is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Borgia's legs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 20 to 9.
Cesare Borgia 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.

 

Event: CWC 343     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



169 cm
28 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 29 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez looking to control.
Ramirez is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Ramirez 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: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge 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.
Ramirez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Ramirez moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Ramirez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
Ramirez looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ramirez controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Ramirez manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cubbedge to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Ramirez
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Cubbedge right now.
I've been told that Ramirez has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2##SUB2#
Ramirez is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
Ramirez is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cubbedge tries to escape but Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Ramirez is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Ramirez has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Cubbedge is defending well but eventually Ramirez manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Cubbedge has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackson Ramirez!
After the big win, Jackson Ramirez made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Threads of Fate and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: WPGC 10.5     
Date:   Feb 26, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



175 cm
21 yrs
159 lbs


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 33 wins and 29 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Nykolai Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Kersikov is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Kersikov
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Kersikov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Kersikov
Cubbedge has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge 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.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but instead Kersikov has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Cubbedge moves into full guard.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position. #T2#
Kersikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov controlling from the top position.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Kersikov won't allow Cubbedge to sweep him here. #T3#
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kersikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kersikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge has his hands on Kersikov's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge '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.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kersikov looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Kersikov
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Kersikov is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #T5#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (2) Kersikov
Kersikov stops Cubbedge from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kersikov tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB#
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Kersikov postures up. #T6#
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Kersikov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Kersikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kersikov has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Kersikov in close.
Kersikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kersikov stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position. #T7#
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge wants to control the position but Kersikov says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Kersikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kersikov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Kersikov
Kersikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (14) vs (4) Kersikov
Cubbedge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (17) vs (4) Kersikov#SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kersikov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kersikov tries to break free. #T9##SUB#
Kersikov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Cubbedge tightening his grip on Kersikov, looking for the choke.
Cubbedge trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Cubbedge has his arm under Kersikov's chin here. Game over son! Cubbedge squeezes tightly and Kersikov is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: WPGC 9     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023





170 cm
41 yrs
153 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


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 30 wins and 34 losses; Roman Boesku! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 28 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge with a poor takedown #TD#
and Boesku counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boesku (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Boesku is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Boesku is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boesku is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Cubbedge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boesku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boesku's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boesku (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge not allowing Boesku to control his hands. #SUB2#
Boesku showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in and Boesku manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Boesku passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (7) vs (4) Cubbedge #T1#
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge keeps trying to improve his position.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Boesku tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cubbedge 's legs. #SUB#
Boesku is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cubbedge has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boesku has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +2 for reaching mount: Boesku (9) vs (4) Cubbedge
Boesku trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge 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: Boesku (9) vs (6) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Boesku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boesku (11) vs (6) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
Boesku stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boesku is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Boesku'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.
Boesku trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Boesku defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boesku looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Boesku pushes his legs off easily.
Boesku's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boesku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck. #T4##SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boesku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boesku trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Boesku advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boesku trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Boesku has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Boesku (14) vs (6) Cubbedge
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard. #T5#
Cubbedge wants to control but Boesku is having none of it.
Boesku wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Boesku is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Cubbedge is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Cubbedge flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Boesku anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Cubbedge and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Boesku slips an arm under Cubbedge chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Boesku has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Boesku is squeezing on Cubbedge like an anaconda would it's prey. Cubbedge fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Boesku!
During a confident post fight interview, Roman Boesku thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WPGC 8.5     
Date:   Feb 12, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



193 cm
35 yrs
200 lbs


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 28 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 25 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Turturro goes for a takedown attempt but Cubbedge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cubbedge rushes Turturro and presses him up against the ropes.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turturro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turturro fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Cubbedge has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Cubbedge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Turturro
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turturro keeps working.
Turturro tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Turturro is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to advance to mount but Turturro denies him. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Cubbedge controls the position. #SUB#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Turturro is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #SUB#
Turturro wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Cubbedge has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Turturro's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Turturro is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Cubbedge !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bart Cubbedge !
After the fight, Bart Cubbedge 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.

 

Event: WPGC 7     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023





166 cm
42 yrs
151 lbs



180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs


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 84 wins and 44 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 27 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Pavlov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Still in half guard, Pavlov seems content to control.
Pavlov is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Pavlov prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov can't control as he wanted to and Cubbedge manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Pavlov passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (0) Cubbedge
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Pavlov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlov tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pavlov has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (0) Cubbedge
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cubbedge is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T3#
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
I would not like to be Cubbedge right now.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Cubbedge wants to escape the position.
Pavlov is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Cubbedge is trying to break free.
Pavlov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Pavlov is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cubbedge is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WPGC 6     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023





180 cm
38 yrs
158 lbs



172 cm
39 yrs
141 lbs


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 26 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 27 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fiso lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Fiso
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fiso postures up.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge is really struggling to control Fiso but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Fiso
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Fiso pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.#T1#
Cubbedge passes Fiso's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Fiso makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiso.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T4#
Fiso looking to control.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Fiso manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Fiso
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T5#
Fiso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Fiso
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is pushing down on Fiso's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fiso is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fiso regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fiso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom. #T8#
Fiso gets back to full guard.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T9#
Fiso is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Fiso controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fiso is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Fiso 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position. #T10#
Fiso is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fiso is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cubbedge .
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fiso pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is defending against the submission attempts here by Fiso. #T11#
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Fiso seems to be looking for submissions.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Cubbedge is refusing to be controlled, as Fiso sits in half guard.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiso prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.#T12#
Fiso is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Fiso content to control rather than advance.
Fiso is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Fiso 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.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #T13#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Fiso is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Fiso works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (9) Fiso#T14#
Fiso trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Fiso controlling from mount.
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Fiso pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 9 to 4.
A victorious Malaki Fiso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WPGC 5.5     
Date:   Jan 22, 2023





180 cm
37 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
29 yrs
188 lbs


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 26 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 30 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Petersen fails with a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petersen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Cubbedge takes the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Cubbedge has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Petersen clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but not successfully.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Petersen from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen keeps trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge is not going to allow Petersen to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Petersen right now. #T1#
Petersen trying to control the hands but Cubbedge breaks the grip.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Petersen tries to break free.
Petersen is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Cubbedge . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petersen passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (5) Petersen#T4#
Petersen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Petersen's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen trying to control momentarily. #T5#
Petersen controlling from the back.
Cubbedge turns into Petersen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (8) Petersen
Petersen wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Cubbedge advancing to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petersen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (12) Petersen#T6#
Petersen tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Petersen controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Petersen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Petersen trying to control.
Good control from Petersen.
Petersen is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T7#
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Petersen manages to sink in the hooks.
Petersen keeps control of the position easily here as Cubbedge tries to buck him off.
Well, with Petersen on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cubbedge is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Petersen tries to keep control of the position but Cubbedge is staying busy.
I would not like to be Cubbedge right now. #T8#
Petersen controlling well, preventing Cubbedge from escaping the position.
Cubbedge staying busy and making it hard for Petersen to control. #SUB2#
Petersen 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, Cubbedge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Petersen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cubbedge .#T9#
Cubbedge turns into Petersen and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Petersen is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Petersen working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (11) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen manages to get back to half guard.
Petersen is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T10#
Cubbedge prevents Petersen from improving his position.
Petersen gets back to full guard.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Petersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Petersen manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T11#
Petersen working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (12) Petersen
Petersen is looking for a sweep.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cubbedge wants to control but Petersen is keeping him busy. #T12#
Petersen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petersen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petersen looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petersen holds on and takes a little breather.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Petersen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petersen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cubbedge is now in half guard. #T13#
Petersen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Cubbedge is thwarting Petersen's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Petersen is trying is best to control the position here.
Petersen tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Petersen gets full guard.
Petersen controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 14 to 12.
Bart Cubbedge 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.
In defeat, Conald Petersen stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'.

 

Event: CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



190 cm
41 yrs
226 lbs


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 31 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 24 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Jackson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Jackson
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge controlling the position for now.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Jackson
Jackson advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (0) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Cubbedge is working to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.#T3#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Jackson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jackson controlling the pace for now. #T5#
Let's hope that Jackson 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.#T6#
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson content to control rather than advance. #T7#
More stalling from Jackson.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jackson.#T8#
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson controlling the action here. #T9#
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (10) Jackson
Jackson controlling from mount.
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T10#
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge prevents Jackson from taking his back.#T13#
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (13) Jackson#T14#
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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 13 to 0.
Tyrano Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Tyrano Jackson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya     
Date:   Sep 18, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



187 cm
31 yrs
181 lbs


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 30 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Golar Omoran!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Omoran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Omoran is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cubbedge can't fight it off and eventually Omoran manages to take the fight to the floor. Cubbedge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Omoran
Omoran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omoran sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Omoran is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omoran tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Omoran trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Omoran wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T2#
Cubbedge is trying to keep Omoran in close.
Omoran trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Omoran passes Cubbedge 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Omoran perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Omoran wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Omoran working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh. Cubbedge counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Omoran preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Omoran passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Omoran#T4#
Omoran wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Omoran working away.
Omoran trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Omoran trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Omoran passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (0) vs (7) Omoran#T5##SUB2#
Omoran goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (7) Omoran
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Omoran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omoran is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Omoran keeps moving.
Omoran trying to control the position. #T6##SUB2#
Omoran has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.
Omoran has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Omoran is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Omoran wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Omoran is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Omoran is trying to get back to full guard.
Omoran is trying to control but Cubbedge manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (7) Omoran#T7#
Omoran is looking to get to half guard.
Omoran is still trying to improve position.
Omoran gets back to half guard.
Omoran tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#T8#
Omoran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Omoran trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (7) Omoran
Omoran tries to control the position but Cubbedge now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (11) vs (7) Omoran#T9#
Omoran staying busy and making it hard for Cubbedge to control.
Cubbedge avoiding Omoran 's attempts to control his hands.
Omoran tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge tries to keep control of the position but Omoran is staying busy.
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Omoran is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cubbedge is looking to control Omoran but Omoran is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10##SUB#
Cubbedge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Omoran has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You can see the frustration on Omoran's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cubbedge biding his time, looking for the opening.
Omoran rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position. #T11#
Omoran is keeping busy.
Omoran rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Omoran fending off the submission attempt from Cubbedge . #SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Omoran defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Omoran trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T12##SUB#
Cubbedge is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Omoran is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge has good solid back control here. #T13#
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Omoran tries to break free.
Cubbedge trying to control.
Cubbedge controls the position.#T14#
Cubbedge gets his hands free as Omoran looks to control.
Omoran tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Omoran has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Omoran tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 11 to 7.
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 321 - Pavlov vs Sitsongrit     
Date:   Sep 11, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



188 cm
37 yrs
240 lbs


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 29 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - El Toro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
El Toro keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
El Toro gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. El Toro manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) El Toro#SUB2#
El Toro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
El Toro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cubbedge postures up. #SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
El Toro is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Toro has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from El Toro.#T2#
Cubbedge 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.
El Toro controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
El Toro wants to get back to full guard.
El Toro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
El Toro is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. El Toro manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as El Toro holds on and takes a little breather.
El Toro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to push Cubbedge off with his feet but Cubbedge grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of El Toro's ankles and El Toro is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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.

 

Event: CATCHMANIA 2     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



200 cm
40 yrs
265 lbs


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 28 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 28 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hirsch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.#CL2#
Hirsch clinches up against the cage.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cubbedge is working for takedown but Hirsch is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Hirsch drives through and clinches with Cubbedge against the cage.
Hirsch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Cubbedge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Hirsch
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Hirsch is continuing to stall.
Cubbedge passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Cubbedge prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Hirsch is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch is controlling Cubbedge 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hirsch gets full guard.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T5#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hirsch is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T6#
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Hirsch
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Hirsch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Hirsch is defending the position. #T7#
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hirsch's thigh. Hirsch counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hirsch trying to control the position here. #T8#
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hirsch has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T10#
Hirsch controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Hirsch is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T12#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Hirsch seems keen to control Cubbedge 's posture.#T13#
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Hirsch 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.
Hirsch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14#
Hirsch pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hirsch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Bart Cubbedge retains his super heavyweight title!
Bart Cubbedge decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 319 - El Toto vs Petersen     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022





178 cm
26 yrs
171 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs


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 20 wins and 12 losses; Bogdan Kersikov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 25 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kersikov (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kersikov is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Kersikov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kersikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge controlling from the top position.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersikov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge trying to control but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kersikov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kersikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (2) vs (4) Cubbedge #T3#
Kersikov has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Kersikov is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #T4#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Kersikov is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
Kersikov is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kersikov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kersikov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Kersikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T6#
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kersikov (2) vs (7) Cubbedge
Cubbedge just content to control the position. #T7#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Kersikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kersikov is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KFA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Cubbedge taking a breather here. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kersikov (2) vs (9) Cubbedge #T9#
Kersikov tries to control the position but Cubbedge now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Kersikov (2) vs (12) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Kersikov from escaping the position.
Kersikov trying to control the hands but Cubbedge breaks the grip. #T10#
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Kersikov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kersikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Kersikov is really stuck here.
Kersikov trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T11#
Kersikov manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Kersikov.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (12) Cubbedge
Kersikov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (4) vs (14) Cubbedge
Kersikov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Kersikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (14) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Kersikov is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge is looking to sweep but instead, Kersikov has passed into half guard.
Kersikov wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kersikov is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Kersikov prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.#T13#
Kersikov tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Kersikov is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kersikov is working away from the top position though.
Kersikov is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kersikov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Kersikov's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (6) vs (16) Cubbedge #T14#
Kersikov pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Kersikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kersikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kersikov (8) vs (16) Cubbedge
Kersikov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kersikov trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 16 to 8.
Bart Cubbedge is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 318 - Hirsch vs El Toro Jr     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022





166 cm
40 yrs
151 lbs



180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 73 wins and 38 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 24 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Cubbedge 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cubbedge sprawls well. Cubbedge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Cubbedge forces Pavlov back against the cage and clinches.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cubbedge 's coach down at CT was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cubbedge 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pavlov wants a takedown.
Pavlov 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.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pavlov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cubbedge avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pavlov tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cubbedge has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pavlov is trying to keep an underhook but Cubbedge manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Pavlov is working away.
Pavlov is positioning himself well to prevent Cubbedge advancing to mount. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov is trying is best to control the position here.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pavlov trying to control here.
Pavlov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Cubbedge #T2#
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Pavlov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Pavlov not doing much here.
Pavlov'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.#T3#
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Pavlov controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to get back to full guard but Pavlov takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov prevents Cubbedge from getting the reversal.#T5#
Cubbedge sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
Pavlov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (8) vs (2) Cubbedge #T6#
Pavlov avoids the attempt from Cubbedge to control.
Pavlov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Cubbedge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the mount.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away. #T7#
Pavlov content just to control the position here.
Pavlov fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Pavlov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pavlov fails to move to back control. #T8#
Pavlov controlling the position easily from mount.
Pavlov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Pavlov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pavlov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Pavlov's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Pavlov controlling the pace for now.
Pavlov forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Pavlov (11) vs (2) Cubbedge
Pavlov has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cubbedge 's body.
Pavlov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cubbedge for as long as he can get away with.#T10#
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Pavlov keeps control of the position easily here as Cubbedge tries to buck him off. #T11#
Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pavlov. #T12#
Pavlov trying to control.
Pavlov 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. #T13##SUB#
Pavlov looking for the RNC.
Pavlov gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Pavlov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Pavlov controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Pavlov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Further stalling from Pavlov.#T14#
Cubbedge is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pavlov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Pavlov has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Pavlov go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pavlov biding his time, controlling Cubbedge .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Matvey Pavlov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 317 - Huhera vs Tidd     
Date:   Aug 14, 2022





180 cm
36 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
37 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 16 losses; Bazar Al Jhit!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Al Jhit prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Al Jhit has clasped his hands together around Cubbedge 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (4) Al Jhit
Cubbedge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Al Jhit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge !
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Al Jhit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Al Jhit is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Al Jhit looking for subs from the bottom but Cubbedge mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is looking to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (4) Al Jhit
Al Jhit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Al Jhit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (6) Al Jhit
Al Jhit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard. #SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB2#
Al Jhit seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cubbedge has recovered full guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Jhit stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in DanBills Sketchy Basement inform me that Al Jhit has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge is pulling down on Al Jhit's head to control his posture. #T4#
Al Jhit stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (9) Al Jhit
Al Jhit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Al Jhit is trying to get an arm triangle but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge tries to buck Al Jhit off but Al Jhit is having none of it.
Al Jhit taking a breather here. #T5#
Al Jhit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (9) Al Jhit#SUB2#
Al Jhit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T6#
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Al Jhit is a slippery customer.#T7#
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Al Jhit gets back to full guard.
Al Jhit controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #SUB2#
Al Jhit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Al Jhit has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Al Jhit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB2#
Al Jhit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cubbedge dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Cubbedge trying to control but Al Jhit is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Al Jhit wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Al Jhit there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (17) vs (11) Al Jhit
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now. #T12#
Al Jhit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit tries to lock up and control but Cubbedge gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Al Jhit is squirming around nicely.
Al Jhit is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T13#
Al Jhit tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Al Jhit is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Al Jhit is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Al Jhit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Al Jhit is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (11) Al Jhit
Al Jhit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (15) Al Jhit#T14#
Al Jhit trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Al Jhit struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB2#
Al Jhit working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Al Jhit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022





173 cm
24 yrs
163 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Burroughs prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cubbedge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Burroughs can't fight it off and eventually Cubbedge manages to take the fight to the floor. Burroughs looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cubbedge is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burroughs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Burroughs pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Burroughs seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burroughs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burroughs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Burroughs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (4) Cubbedge #T4#
Burroughs wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Burroughs manages to get to full guard.
Burroughs keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Burroughs looking to control.
Burroughs is adopting a defensive guard.
Burroughs controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #T6#
Burroughs has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Burroughs 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: Burroughs (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Burroughs performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T7#
Burroughs is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (7) vs (4) Cubbedge
Burroughs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Burroughs tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Burroughs controlling from the full mount.
Burroughs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burroughs controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burroughs looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burroughs is stalling here but it's allowed Cubbedge to get half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Burroughs pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Burroughs content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to control but Burroughs is keeping busy.
Burroughs is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Burroughs trying to control the pace.
Burroughs is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (7) vs (6) Cubbedge
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Burroughs.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Burroughs is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (6) Cubbedge
Burroughs looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (9) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T13#
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Burroughs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (11) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs postures up. #T14#
Burroughs trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Burroughs controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Joshua Burroughs, 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.

 

Event: CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs



176 cm
36 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 22 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cubbedge smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Cubbedge .
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cubbedge smiles and moves away.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Brown
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Brown has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Cubbedge is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Brown 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.
Brown passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Brown#T6#
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cubbedge is holding on tight.
Cubbedge controls the position.
Brown fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T7#
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Brown from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Cubbedge has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Brown
Cubbedge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge is in all sorts of trouble here.
Brown takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Brown
Cubbedge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T11#
Brown trying to control momentarily.
Cubbedge is in bad spot here.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Brown avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control his hands. #T12#
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off.
Brown doesn't have the hooks in and Cubbedge manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (11) Brown
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T13#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown trying to control the position. #T14#
Cubbedge is fighting to break Brown's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge slips nicely into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 11 to 2.
Joshua Brown is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Joshua Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 312 - Ziyaeddin vs Priest     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022





172 cm
38 yrs
153 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sitsongrit 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: Sitsongrit (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Sitsongrit not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sitsongrit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard. #T1#
Sitsongrit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sitsongrit has his hands clasped together but Cubbedge extends and breaks Sitsongrit's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cubbedge .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 311 - Steel vs Simone     
Date:   Jul 03, 2022





173 cm
24 yrs
163 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cubbedge gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burroughs (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Burroughs is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Burroughs defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burroughs trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up. #T1#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Burroughs is working away.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burroughs is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cubbedge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burroughs!
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (5) Cubbedge #T2#
Burroughs tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge prevents Burroughs from getting the reversal.
Burroughs slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to control but Burroughs is keeping him busy.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Burroughs is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burroughs keeps working.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (8) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge trying to control but Burroughs is having none of it. #T4#
Cubbedge works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (11) Cubbedge
Burroughs tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Burroughs preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cubbedge .
Burroughs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Burroughs wants to control his opponent's hands but Cubbedge gets his hands free.
Burroughs is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T5#
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Burroughs to control.
Burroughs is trying to escape the mount.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Burroughs to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (14) Cubbedge
Burroughs tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.#T6#
Burroughs tries to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Burroughs (0) vs (17) Cubbedge
Cubbedge avoiding Burroughs 's attempts to control his hands.
Burroughs rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Burroughs is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Burroughs is defending it quite comfortably. #T7#
Burroughs tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Burroughs trying to control from the bottom.
Burroughs wants to get back to full guard.
Burroughs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Burroughs is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Burroughs gets full guard.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge postures up.
Burroughs being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge won't allow Burroughs to sweep him here.
Burroughs controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T9#
Burroughs 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.
Burroughs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burroughs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Burroughs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T10#
Burroughs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Burroughs is trying to get back to full guard.
Burroughs is trying to control but can't.
Burroughs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Burroughs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T11#
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burroughs working a defensive guard here.
Burroughs keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Burroughs looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Cubbedge is trying to control. Burroughs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burroughs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Burroughs.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burroughs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burroughs has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (20) Cubbedge
Burroughs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T13##SUB#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Burroughs.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (0) vs (23) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Burroughs from improving his position.
Burroughs holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Burroughs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.#T14#
Burroughs gets back to full guard.
Burroughs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (2) vs (23) Cubbedge
Burroughs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 23 to 2.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 309 - Cruz vs Trump     
Date:   Jun 19, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs



169 cm
25 yrs
155 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and George Francis.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ramirez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Ramirez up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Cubbedge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Ramirez
Cubbedge trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Ramirez is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Ramirez#T1#
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge 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.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Ramirez 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.
Ramirez looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Ramirez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ramirez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ramirez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Ramirez wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard.
Ramirez gets back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Ramirez is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Ramirez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (2) Ramirez
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T6#
Ramirez tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramirez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramirez trying to control but Cubbedge flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ramirez is still trying to improve position.#T7#
Ramirez turns into Cubbedge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (4) Ramirez
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#T8#
Ramirez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T9#
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Ramirez is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cubbedge sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge gets back to full guard. #T10#
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ramirez is looking to pass into half guard but Cubbedge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cubbedge is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Ramirez
Ramirez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (6) Ramirez
Ramirez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ramirez passes into half guard.
Ramirez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Ramirez wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Ramirez has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (9) Ramirez
Cubbedge really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ramirez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ramirez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T12#
Ramirez controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Ramirez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cubbedge has worked his arm free - good work by Cubbedge ! #SUB2#
Ramirez swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ramirez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (9) Ramirez
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass. #T13#
Ramirez being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Ramirez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (17) vs (9) Ramirez
Cubbedge gets to mount! Ramirez was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (19) vs (9) Ramirez#T14#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to work his way around to Ramirez's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Ramirez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is pressing down on Ramirez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramirez is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 19 to 9.
Bart Cubbedge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
156 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Kevin Walters!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Cubbedge feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Walters
Walters seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Our spies down at at NY Savages inform us that Walters has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Walters is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Walters escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Walters controlling the position.
Walters not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Walters.#SUB2#
Walters working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cubbedge has passed into half guard!
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walters gets full guard.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2##SUB2#
Walters looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Walters is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Walters had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.
Walters is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #T3#
Walters bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Walters
Cubbedge pulls Walters in close to prevent any damage.
Walters wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Walters from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walters controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Walters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Walters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cubbedge looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cubbedge looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cubbedge !
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (2) Walters
Cubbedge controls the position.
Walters wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Walters regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Walters is working from the bottom. #T5#
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Walters defends it well.
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Walters is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Walters wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Walters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walters.
Walters can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cubbedge wants to control but Walters is keeping him busy.
Walters is trying is best to control the position here.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Walters is working away.
Cubbedge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Walters is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T7#
Walters is trying to get back to full guard.
Walters has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Walters tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Walters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge won't allow Walters to sweep him here.
Walters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Walters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Walters is keeping the position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Walters is working from the bottom.
Walters wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard. #T9##SUB2#
Walters looking for a kimura from the bottom but Cubbedge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (2) Walters#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walters is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Walters looking for a sweep but Cubbedge has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (11) vs (2) Walters
Cubbedge mounts Walters! Really nice guard pass there!
Walters is trying desperately to improve position.#T10#
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Walters to control.
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Walters is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge looking to control but Walters is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walters has given up his back here. Will Cubbedge look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (14) vs (2) Walters#T11##SUB#
Cubbedge looking to break Walters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Walters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cubbedge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Walters tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
Walters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walters 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: Cubbedge (14) vs (4) Walters
Walters wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Cubbedge looking to control.
Walters trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Walters pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Walters wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Walters advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (14) vs (7) Walters#SUB2#
Walters thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T13##SUB2#
Walters tries for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge regains half guard.#SUB2#
Walters is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cubbedge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Walters. #SUB2#
Walters is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Walters eventually gives up the hold. #T14#
Cubbedge is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 14 to 7.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal     
Date:   Jun 05, 2022





180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs



170 cm
37 yrs
162 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 9 losses; Xavier Merlin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Merlin shoots in for a takedown but Cubbedge shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Cubbedge has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Merlin turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Merlin manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (4) Merlin
Merlin trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Merlin just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge stops Merlin from passing to mount. #T1#
Merlin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Merlin is staying tight to Cubbedge 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Merlin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cubbedge 's legs.
Merlin advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (0) vs (6) Merlin#T2#
Merlin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
My spies in KFA inform me that Merlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Merlin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cubbedge is now in Merlin's guard. A big mistake from Merlin there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (6) Merlin
Cubbedge postures up.
Merlin 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.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Merlin 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merlin controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself. #T4#
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merlin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Merlin
Merlin 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.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T5#
Merlin advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (11) Merlin
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
Merlin tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs.
Merlin trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge 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.
Merlin staying calm.#T6#
Cubbedge is not content to let Merlin control the position.
Cubbedge prevents Merlin from improving position.
Merlin trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face as Merlin controls the position. #T7##SUB2#
Merlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face as Merlin controls the position.
Merlin trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Cubbedge is being controlled here.
Merlin wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.#T8#
Merlin just content to control the position.
Cubbedge is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Merlin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (2) vs (13) Merlin
Merlin tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Cubbedge holds on for dear life, controlling Merlin's posture momentarily.
Merlin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merlin trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T9#
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Merlin tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Merlin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T10#
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount.
Merlin is stalling here but it's allowed Cubbedge to get half guard.
Merlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge is not content to let Merlin control the position.#T11#
Merlin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Merlin's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (13) Merlin
Merlin pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin wants to control but Cubbedge passes easily into half guard. #T12#
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merlin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (13) Merlin
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Merlin is a slippery customer.#T13##SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merlin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Merlin keeping hold of Cubbedge 's head, controlling as best he can.
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merlin swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Merlin looking for a sweep. Not yet Merlin, not yet.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin wins on points by 13 to 7.
A relieved looking Xavier Merlin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson     
Date:   May 29, 2022





173 cm
23 yrs
163 lbs



180 cm
35 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Joshua Burroughs! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Burroughs or perhaps it was just good defense by Cubbedge , which made it look bad. #TD#
Burroughs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Burroughs (4) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Burroughs staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Burroughs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
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.
Burroughs has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +2 for reaching mount: Burroughs (6) vs (0) Cubbedge
Burroughs wants to control but instead Cubbedge manages to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Burroughs 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.
Burroughs trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well. #T2#
Burroughs is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Burroughs wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Burroughs postures up.
Burroughs pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Burroughs keeps him under control.
Burroughs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Burroughs wants to advance to full mount but Cubbedge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cubbedge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Burroughs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Burroughs trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Burroughs wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
Burroughs wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Burroughs slows the pace down in half guard.
Burroughs trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Burroughs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself.
Burroughs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Burroughs has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burroughs trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T6#
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burroughs looking to pass the guard.
Burroughs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge controls Burroughs momentarily but Burroughs frees himself. #T7#
Burroughs content to stall in guard here.
Burroughs stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (9) vs (0) Cubbedge
A lull in the action here.
Burroughs trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away. #T8#
Burroughs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cubbedge trying to remain calm as Burroughs controls from the top position.
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Burroughs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T9#
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Burroughs seems content to control.
Burroughs passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burroughs (12) vs (0) Cubbedge #T10#
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.
Cubbedge tries to buck Burroughs off but Burroughs is having none of it.#SUB#
Burroughs looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Burroughs is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burroughs tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Burroughs controlling from side mount.
Burroughs trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Burroughs is trying to move to mount but Cubbedge reverses beautifully and ends up in Burroughs's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (12) vs (2) Cubbedge #T12#
Burroughs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Burroughs is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Burroughs's control of his arms but Burroughs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Burroughs pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.#T13#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Burroughs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burroughs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge is thwarting Burroughs's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well. #T14#
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Burroughs has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Burroughs wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burroughs wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura here but Burroughs manages to reverse the position and he's now in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Burroughs (14) vs (2) Cubbedge

And that's the end of the fight!
Burroughs takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Joshua Burroughs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx     
Date:   May 15, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs



172 cm
38 yrs
153 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 15 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit controlling the pace.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Sitsongrit keeps him under control.
Sitsongrit not doing much here. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Sitsongrit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Sitsongrit looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Sitsongrit content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has hold of Cubbedge 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cubbedge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cubbedge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cubbedge !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T5##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T6#
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T7##SUB2#
Cubbedge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sitsongrit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cubbedge has managed to get both his arms back between Sitsongrit's legs - danger averted.
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cubbedge has passed into half guard!
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Cubbedge is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Cubbedge fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to control Cubbedge 's body but Cubbedge pushes him off. Sitsongrit squirms to his side and now Cubbedge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (8) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.
Sitsongrit keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T10#
Will Cubbedge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Sitsongrit trying to control but not successfully.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Sitsongrit.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (11) vs (5) Sitsongrit#T11#
Sitsongrit tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep but Cubbedge has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (13) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Cubbedge has a good base and remains in mount.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit 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.#T12#
Sitsongrit trying to control but Cubbedge postures up. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Sitsongrit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T13#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T14##SUB2#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sitsongrit has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Cubbedge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Sitsongrit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cubbedge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Sitsongrit pulls down on the head and he's put Cubbedge to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcinho Sitsongrit!
Marcinho Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CWC 303 - Lo vs Silva Jr     
Date:   May 08, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs



178 cm
20 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 18 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Khalid Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Cubbedge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cubbedge pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and bounces Magomedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Magomedov
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T1#
Magomedov pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Magomedov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Magomedov
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Magomedov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (2) Magomedov
Magomedov is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Magomedov has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage. #T3#
Magomedov looking to control but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Magomedov manages to get to full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magomedov is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Magomedov 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Magomedov
Magomedov not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Magomedov controls from within his opponent's guard.
My spies in BDS inform me that Magomedov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cubbedge controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself. #T5#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Magomedov's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T6#
Magomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (7) Magomedov
Cubbedge is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magomedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Magomedov controlling the pace. #T7#
Magomedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (10) Magomedov
Magomedov looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magomedov wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Magomedov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T8#
Magomedov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Magomedov controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge prevents Magomedov from taking his back.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to improve his position but Magomedov has a good base and remains in mount.
Magomedov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Magomedov wants to take Cubbedge 's back here but Cubbedge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Magomedov controlling from mount.
Magomedov fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back. #T10#
Magomedov content just to control the position here.
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (4) vs (13) Magomedov
Cubbedge tries to escape the position.
Well, with Magomedov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cubbedge is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Magomedov trying to control momentarily.
Magomedov controlling the position well here. Cubbedge rolled but Magomedov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position. #T11#
Cubbedge tries to escape but Magomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cubbedge is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cubbedge prevents Magomedov from getting a body triangle.
Magomedov is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off. #SUB2#
Cubbedge 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 Magomedov gets his way!
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Magomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T12#
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Magomedov avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control his hands.
Cubbedge is trying to break free. #SUB2#
Magomedov is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Magomedov tries to get the hooks in deep but Cubbedge pushed the leg off.
Well,Cubbedge is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB2#
Magomedov seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cubbedge 's chin but Cubbedge turns very nicely into Magomedov's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (13) Magomedov
Cubbedge trying to control but Magomedov is working from the bottom. #T13#
Magomedov looking to control.
Magomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Magomedov, not yet.
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Magomedov is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (13) Magomedov#T14#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Magomedov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Magomedov wins on points by 13 to 9.
Khalid Magomedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022





177 cm
31 yrs
166 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Alopodis tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alopodis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Cubbedge . No joy for Alopodis on that attempt.
Alopodis fails to land the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alopodis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cubbedge .
Alopodis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cubbedge but Cubbedge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ceph Alopodis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Alopodis tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alopodis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Cubbedge with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Alopodis is defended easily by Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Alopodis gets tackled into the cage by Cubbedge . Cubbedge maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alopodis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Alopodis is defending well.#TD2#
Cubbedge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Alopodis trying to control the position. #T1#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge pulls Alopodis in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Alopodis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alopodis trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Alopodis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Alopodis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (2) Cubbedge #T3#
Alopodis tries to advance position but instead Cubbedge slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Alopodis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alopodis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alopodis moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (2) Cubbedge
Alopodis is trying to control here but Cubbedge has managed to regain half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Alopodis to pass to mount. #T4#
Cubbedge is trying is best to control the position here.
Alopodis wants to advance to full mount but Cubbedge doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alopodis looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (4) Cubbedge #SUB#
Alopodis looking for subs off his back but Cubbedge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cubbedge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is defending well.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.#T6#
Cubbedge is pushing down on Alopodis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alopodis is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (7) Cubbedge
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
Alopodis slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alopodis gets full guard.#T7#
Alopodis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alopodis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cubbedge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (10) Cubbedge
Alopodis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.#T8#
Alopodis tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Alopodis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alopodis tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Alopodis moves into full guard.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (13) Cubbedge
Alopodis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well. #T10#
Alopodis is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cubbedge jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (16) Cubbedge
Alopodis tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Alopodis is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (8) vs (18) Cubbedge
Alopodis tries to reverse the position but Cubbedge maintains control.
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alopodis to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (21) Cubbedge #T11#
Good control from Cubbedge .
Alopodis is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Alopodis defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alopodis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T12#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Alopodis actively working from the bottom here.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Alopodis is having none of it.
Cubbedge might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alopodis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet. #T13#
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (10) vs (21) Cubbedge
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB#
Alopodis seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Cubbedge has recovered full guard.
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Alopodis from controlling successfully.
Alopodis advances to half guard.
Alopodis trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it. #T14#
Alopodis is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Alopodis wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Alopodis wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Alopodis controlling the action here. #SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 21 to 10.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 301 - Halli vs Pavlov     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022





159 cm
38 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 20 losses; Bjj Steel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Steel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Steel has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Steel really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Steel is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Steel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Steel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel defends well.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stays in close to Steel's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge won't allow Steel to sweep him here.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T5#
Cubbedge controls from within his opponent's guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Steel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (7) vs (4) Cubbedge #T6#
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Steel in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Steel is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Steel'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.
Steel tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge instead regains half guard.
Steel trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Steel controlling the pace.
Steel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cubbedge for as long as he can get away with.#T8##T9#
Cubbedge won't allow Steel to pass to mount.
Steel is controlling the pace.
Steel is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Steel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T10#
Steel trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Steel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Steel wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T11#
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steel is one step ahead there.
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Steel stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel (10) vs (4) Cubbedge
Steel tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cubbedge is trying to control Steel's posture but Steel avoids it. #T12#
Steel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Steel advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Steel (12) vs (4) Cubbedge #T13#
Cubbedge is desperately trying to improve his position but Steel has a good base and remains in mount.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Steel's attempts to control the action.
Steel controlling from mount. #T14#
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Steel content just to control the position here.
Steel continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel wants to take Cubbedge 's back but he can't do it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
A relieved looking Bjj Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 300 - Merlin vs Cubbedge     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022





170 cm
36 yrs
162 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Merlin is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Merlin's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin'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.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Merlin working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #T1#
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Merlin trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Merlin trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Merlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T2#
Merlin is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Merlin keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Merlin trying to control the position.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge postures up.
Merlin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) Cubbedge #T4#
Merlin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Cubbedge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Merlin trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T5##SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin trying to control from Cubbedge 's half guard. Cubbedge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T6#
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard. #SUB#
Merlin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Merlin seems content to control.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Merlin is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Merlin trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away. #T7#
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Merlin trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy. #T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merlin in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Merlin has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (10) vs (4) Cubbedge
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away. #T10#
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cubbedge for as long as he can get away with.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position but Merlin isn't that keen on the idea.
Merlin wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge gets a body lock and reverses into Merlin's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (10) vs (6) Cubbedge
Merlin trying to control the position here.
Merlin is trying to keep Cubbedge in close. #SUB#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T13#
Merlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
Merlin working a defensive guard here. #T14#
Merlin 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.
Merlin working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 10 to 6.
Xavier Merlin retains his lightweight title!
Xavier Merlin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 299 - Jackson vs Camara     
Date:   Mar 20, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs



176 cm
35 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cubbedge clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Cubbedge tightens his grip and picks Brown up, before dumping him to the ground. Brown manages to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Brown
Cubbedge 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.
Brown seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cubbedge passes Brown'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.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Brown is controlling Cubbedge 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Brown is trying to control but Cubbedge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T5#
Brown tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Cubbedge prevents Brown from improving his position.#T6#
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (0) Brown
Cubbedge happy to just control the position for now.
Brown prevents Cubbedge from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Brown is holding Cubbedge down, trying to stall.
Brown is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T8#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
Brown is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T9##SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cubbedge but great work by Brown.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (8) vs (4) Brown
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Brown trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away. #T10#
Cubbedge is trying to escape the position but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Brown controls the position.#T11#
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cubbedge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T12#
Cubbedge tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cubbedge is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T13#
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T14#
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Brown controls the position.
Cubbedge is not content to let Brown control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown slows the pace down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 298 - Jackson vs Jones     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022





177 cm
30 yrs
159 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cubbedge clinches with his opponent.
Cubbedge is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cubbedge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Alopodis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alopodis is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Cubbedge is trying to trip Alopodis. He has hold of a leg but Alopodis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cubbedge persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Alopodis.#SUB#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alopodis is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#T1#
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to get back to full guard but Cubbedge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Cubbedge
Alopodis 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: Alopodis (2) vs (5) Cubbedge
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Alopodis passes into half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB#
Alopodis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cubbedge defends it well.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Alopodis has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (5) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alopodis works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (5) Cubbedge #T3#
Cubbedge surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Alopodis is hanging on to Cubbedge 's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Alopodis is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Cubbedge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cubbedge wants to escape the position.
Alopodis is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Cubbedge is in a bad position with Alopodis working for a choke. Cubbedge manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (8) vs (7) Cubbedge
Alopodis 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.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (10) Cubbedge
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Alopodis sneaks back into half guard.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Alopodis regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Alopodis gets back to full guard.
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Alopodis is in trouble now - Cubbedge has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (8) vs (13) Cubbedge
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (16) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for the choke from the back.
Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Alopodis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (8) vs (19) Cubbedge
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge is trying to stick to Alopodis's back but Alopodis is turning into Cubbedge . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (19) Cubbedge
Alopodis trying to move into half guard but instead Cubbedge has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (10) vs (21) Cubbedge
Alopodis 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.#T8#
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (10) vs (24) Cubbedge
Alopodis is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cubbedge has a good base and remains in mount.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T9#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying for a kimura here. Alopodis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cubbedge wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: CWC 297 - Camara vs Hirsch     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022





180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs



159 cm
38 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 19 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge stalling away here and it's allowed Steel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Steel controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.
Steel controlling from the top position. #T2#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Steel
Steel takes a little break here. Cubbedge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Steel wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cubbedge prevents Steel from improving position.
Cubbedge sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Steel
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Steel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge 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: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Steel
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel looking to control. #T5#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Cubbedge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Steel 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.#T6#
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Steel is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Steel is continuing to stall.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Steel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (12) Steel#T7#
Cubbedge doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Steel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Steel wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge gets a body lock and reverses into Steel's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (12) Steel
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T8#
Steel controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel 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.
Steel is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.#T9#
Steel trying to control the position.
Cubbedge is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel trying to control the position here.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Steel controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
Steel working a defensive guard but Cubbedge passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura here.
Steel wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.#T12#
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Steel is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Steel is defending well.
Steel is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T13##SUB2#
Steel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Steel pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Steel 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.#T14#
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel looking to control.
Steel has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 12 to 6.
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bjj Steel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 296 - Brown vs Cubbedge 3     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022





172 cm
35 yrs
146 lbs



180 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 22 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Brown 's coaches at Rabid Dog 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.
Brown is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T1#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.#T2#
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #T3#
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown stalling.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown can't control as he wanted to and Cubbedge manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T4#
Brown controlling the pace. #SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well. #T5#
Brown content to control rather than advance.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away.
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T6#
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Cubbedge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard. #T7#
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Cubbedge
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (4) Cubbedge
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (7) vs (6) Cubbedge
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in to control the position. #T8#
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably. #T9#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Brown won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in to control the position. #T10#
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Brown trying to control the position here.
Brown trying to control the position.
Cubbedge pushes down on Brown 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (9) Cubbedge
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brown sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T12#
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Brown controlling the position well.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Cubbedge has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (7) vs (12) Cubbedge
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here. #T13#
Brown slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cubbedge 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.
Brown is adopting a defensive guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here. #T14#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 12 to 7.
Bart Cubbedge is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Antonio Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'.

 

Event: CWC 295 Jackson vs Dravezesdi     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022





180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs



170 cm
29 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Miyagi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miyagi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cubbedge pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Miyagi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Miyagi
Cubbedge controls Miyagi momentarily but Miyagi frees himself.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Miyagi controls the pace.
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miyagi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miyagi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Miyagi#T1#
Miyagi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Miyagi just content to control the position. #T2#
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Miyagi is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miyagi controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Miyagi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Miyagi advancing to mount.
Miyagi controlling the pace.
Miyagi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Miyagi is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Miyagi is controlling well.
Miyagi slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the position well.
Miyagi passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Miyagi#T5#
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Miyagi looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi content just to control the position here.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Miyagi's attempts to control the action.
Miyagi controlling from mount.
Miyagi takes Cubbedge 's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Miyagi#T6#
Good control from Miyagi.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Miyagi controls the action.
Cubbedge breaks Miyagi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (11) Miyagi
Cubbedge won't allow Miyagi to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miyagi wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Miyagi there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (11) Miyagi#T7#
Miyagi is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.
Miyagi 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.
Cubbedge controlling from mount.
Miyagi can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Cubbedge looking to control but Miyagi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Miyagi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Miyagi controlling the position well.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Miyagi defends it.
Miyagi keeping control of the position.
Miyagi tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T9#
Miyagi gets back to full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miyagi is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (13) Miyagi
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Miyagi wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T10#
Miyagi controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miyagi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miyagi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Miyagi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Miyagi is proving a slippery customer. #T12##SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Miyagi has his hands clasped together but Cubbedge extends and breaks Miyagi's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cubbedge .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
An out of breath Bart Cubbedge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: CWC 294 - Wangler vs Galanos     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022





181 cm
46 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 20 losses; Morrison Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee goes for a double leg but Cubbedge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cubbedge continues to drive forward.
Lee tries for a takedown but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Lee has hold of one of Cubbedge 's legs. Cubbedge is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1#
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Cubbedge wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to control Lee's body but Lee pushes him off. Cubbedge squirms to his side and now Lee has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is really stuck here. #T2#
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.#SUB#
Lee looking for the choke but no joy.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Cubbedge is staying busy.#SUB#
Lee 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, Cubbedge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cubbedge tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T3##SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lee looking to break Cubbedge 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cubbedge remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lee passes into side control, despite Cubbedge 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working. #T5#
Lee moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (13) vs (0) Cubbedge
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee wants to take Cubbedge 's back here but Cubbedge is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Lee tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Lee is looking to take Cubbedge 's back but instead Cubbedge gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Lee wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Lee wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T7#
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Lee is stalling here. Cubbedge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cubbedge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (13) vs (4) Cubbedge
Lee manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (7) Cubbedge
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (13) vs (9) Cubbedge
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tries to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (13) vs (12) Cubbedge
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T9#
Lee trying to control the position but Cubbedge manages to sink in the hooks.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Cubbedge to control.
Lee tries to break free. #SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee tries to break free. #T10##SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for the choke from the back position but Lee is controlling his hands well.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee tries to escape the position. #T11#
Cubbedge wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T12#
Lee turns into Cubbedge and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (15) vs (12) Cubbedge
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T13#
Lee postures up.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge is controlling Lee's posture.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Cubbedge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (15) vs (16) Cubbedge

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 16 to 15.
Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 293 - Pavlov vs Silva Jr     
Date:   Jan 30, 2022





172 cm
34 yrs
146 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 21 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cubbedge drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Brown controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Brown 's control of his arms but Brown is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown '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.
Cubbedge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T2#
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to pass into half guard but Brown pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brown is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.#T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge actively working from the bottom here.
Brown is taking a breather. Cubbedge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown is looking to stall here but Cubbedge recovers full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
Well, if Brown 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.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Brown controlling the action here. #T5#
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (2) Cubbedge #T6#
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cubbedge is looking to escape.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Cubbedge slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Brown uses his free foot to push down on Cubbedge 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cubbedge .
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge gets back to half guard.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T8#
Cubbedge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.#T9#
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Brown stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is not content to let Brown control the position. #T10#
Brown tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge sneaks back into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it. #T11##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (14) vs (2) Cubbedge
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Brown tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs. #T12#
Cubbedge gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (16) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
Brown tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away. #T13#
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Brown 's lack of action. #T14#
Cubbedge is looking to control Brown 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Brown is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Brown eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Brown , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Antonio Brown retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Antonio Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CWC 292 - New York     
Date:   Jan 23, 2022





180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs



176 cm
34 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 16 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away. #CL#
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
Cubbedge can't get the takedown.
Cubbedge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brown fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Brown pushes Cubbedge up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Cubbedge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Cubbedge manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Brown
Brown pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown looking to control. #T2#
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Brown#T4#
Good control from Brown.
Cubbedge rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
Brown struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Brown controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Brown 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.#T5#
Brown gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control. #SUB2#
Brown tightening his grip on Cubbedge , looking for the choke. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms. #T6#
Brown looking to hold on to the position here but Cubbedge rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Brown#T7#
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Brown is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cubbedge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brown!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Brown
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T9#
Brown regains half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Brown from improving his position.#T10#
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Brown gets full guard.#T11#
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.#T12#
Brown is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Brown controlling the position.#T13#
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.#T14#
Cubbedge forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: CWC 291     
Date:   Jan 16, 2022





170 cm
35 yrs
162 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Merlin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Merlin passes Cubbedge 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merlin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Merlin 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.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Merlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Merlin keeps him under control.#T1#
Merlin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Merlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merlin tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away. #T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Merlin controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Merlin pushes him away.
Merlin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merlin looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Merlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Merlin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cubbedge is now in Merlin's guard. A big mistake from Merlin there, giving up the dominant position!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
Merlin looking to control.
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merlin holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Cubbedge drops back looking for a leg! Merlin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merlin manages to kick Cubbedge off! Cubbedge jumps back into Merlin's guard.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Cubbedge
Merlin pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Merlin content to control rather than advance.
Cubbedge won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Merlin controlling the pace.
Merlin is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Merlin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merlin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well. #T6#
Merlin is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Merlin trying to control from Cubbedge 's half guard. Cubbedge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Merlin trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Merlin looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Cubbedge #T7##SUB#
Merlin is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (7) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merlin, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Merlin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merlin sneaks back into half guard.#T8#
Merlin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge is thwarting Merlin's attempts to control the position.
Merlin is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (10) Cubbedge
Merlin is trying to improve his position.
Merlin is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it. #T9#
Merlin is trying to work for a sweep but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Merlin (7) vs (12) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but Merlin doesn't allow it.
Merlin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merlin regains half guard.
Merlin wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Merlin defending well.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Merlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Merlin working a defensive guard here. #T11#
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merlin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (12) Cubbedge
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Merlin stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
Merlin trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Merlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merlin is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Merlin looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Merlin content to stall in guard here.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Merlin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T14#
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Merlin 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 12 to 9.
Our winner, Bart Cubbedge , 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.

 

Event: CWC 290 - Montreal     
Date:   Jan 09, 2022





193 cm
40 yrs
245 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


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 35 wins and 8 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Cubbedge rushes Hozdic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cubbedge wants to take the fight to the mat but Hozdic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hozdic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hozdic prevents the takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hozdic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dragan Hozdic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Cubbedge prevents the takedown attempt.
Hozdic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cubbedge prevents it.
Cubbedge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hozdic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hozdic is defending well.
Cubbedge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hozdic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic gets underhooks to prevent Cubbedge 's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cubbedge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hozdic is controlling Cubbedge 's trapped leg to prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Hozdic is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hozdic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hozdic trying to control here.
Hozdic is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic controlling the position for now.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Hozdic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Hozdic wants to get back to full guard.
Hozdic is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hozdic avoid being mounted?
Hozdic gets full guard.
Hozdic seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hozdic is adopting a defensive guard.#T5#
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Hozdic is keeping the position.#T6#
Hozdic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Hozdic.
Hozdic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hozdic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T7#
Hozdic seems keen to control Cubbedge 's posture.
Hozdic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hozdic wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T8#
Cubbedge trying to control from Hozdic's half guard. Hozdic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Hozdic is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head. It's preventing any offense from Cubbedge , at least for the moment.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Hozdic is retaining full guard. #T9#
Hozdic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hozdic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Cubbedge 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) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Hozdic fails to move to back control.
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Hozdic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hozdic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cubbedge is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cubbedge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hozdic is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now. #T12#
Still in half guard, Hozdic seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cubbedge has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hozdic escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hozdic!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (7) vs (2) Cubbedge
Hozdic taking a breather here.
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Cubbedge tries to bench press Hozdic off him but Hozdic keeps the position.
Hozdic controls the position.
Cubbedge is trying to control Hozdic's posture but Hozdic avoids it. #T14#
Hozdic is staying tight to Cubbedge 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cubbedge wants to control but Hozdic postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Dragan Hozdic retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dragan Hozdic thanked HELLS BALLS RECOVERY for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: CWC 289 - Los Angeles     
Date:   Jan 02, 2022





150 cm
40 yrs
165 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 12 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dyon shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cubbedge fails with a takedown attempt.
Dyon darts in looking for a takedown but Cubbedge gets double underhooks and turns Dyon into the cage. #TD2#
Cubbedge wants the takedown. Dyon is fighting it off but Cubbedge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dyon's guard against the cage.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dyon (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Dyon is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Dyon looking for subs off his back but Cubbedge has passed one foot through into half guard.
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyon regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Dyon keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dyon trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #T2#
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Dyon to sweep him here.
Dyon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dyon looking to control.
Dyon wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3#
Dyon is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass. #SUB#
Dyon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Dyon'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.
Dyon really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...#T4#
Dyon wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Dyon tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dyon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cubbedge 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 Dyon.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (0) vs (5) Cubbedge #T5#
Dyon is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cubbedge has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dyon is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Dyon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T6#
Cubbedge tries to advance to mount but Dyon denies him.
Cubbedge passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dyon!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (0) vs (7) Cubbedge
Dyon is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.
Cubbedge moves to the back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dyon (0) vs (10) Cubbedge
Dyon trying to control but not successfully. #T7##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking to break Dyon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dyon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cubbedge will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dyon rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position.
Dyon breaks Cubbedge 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (10) Cubbedge
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyon wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T8#
Dyon looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (2) vs (12) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is pushing down on Dyon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dyon is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Dyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Dyon looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Cubbedge pushes past his half guard into mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (2) vs (15) Cubbedge
Dyon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dyon moves into full guard. #T9#
Dyon looking for a sweep. Not yet Dyon, not yet.
Cubbedge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dyon looking to control.
Dyon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dyon (2) vs (18) Cubbedge
Dyon is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but Dyon is defending well.
Dyon tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#T10#
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
Dyon is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Dyon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dyon is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cubbedge is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dyon (2) vs (20) Cubbedge
Dyon manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T11#
Dyon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge not doing much here.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Dyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Dyon is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Dyon looking for submissions off his back.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Dyon is working away.
Dyon tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Dyon wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy. #T13#
Dyon wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dyon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dyon wants to get back to full guard.
Dyon is trying is best to control the position here.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Dyon is working from the bottom.
Dyon tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T14#
Cubbedge stalling.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Dyon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dyon is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyon won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dyon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 20 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 288 - Helsinki     
Date:   Dec 26, 2021





178 cm
34 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Al Jhit quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Jhit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Jhit 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: Al Jhit (2) vs (2) Cubbedge #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Al Jhit wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. #T1#
Al Jhit trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T2#
Al Jhit stalling away here and it's allowed Cubbedge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Al Jhit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Al Jhit postures up. #T3#
Al Jhit sitting in guard here, content to control.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Al Jhit tries to pass.
Al Jhit trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Jhit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Al Jhit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Cubbedge pulls Al Jhit in close to prevent any damage.
Al Jhit looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit has an active guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Al Jhit tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Al Jhit moves into full guard. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Jhit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Cubbedge engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8##SUB#
Cubbedge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Al Jhit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Al Jhit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Al Jhit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.#T9#
Al Jhit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Al Jhit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy. #T10#
Cubbedge passes into side control, despite Al Jhit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (7) Cubbedge
Al Jhit manages to get back to half guard.
Al Jhit has a hand on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Cubbedge takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (10) Cubbedge
Al Jhit wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cubbedge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Al Jhit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cubbedge takes Al Jhit's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Al Jhit is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (2) vs (13) Cubbedge
Al Jhit tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Al Jhit 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.
Al Jhit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Al Jhit is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Al Jhit avoid being mounted?
Al Jhit makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Al Jhit.
Al Jhit keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Al Jhit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep. #T13#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Al Jhit keeps moving.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (16) Cubbedge
Al Jhit is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Al Jhit blocks the move with his legs.
Al Jhit is looking for a sweep.#T14#
Cubbedge wants to control but Al Jhit is keeping him busy.
Al Jhit tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cubbedge easily slips into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (2) vs (18) Cubbedge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 18 to 2.
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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.

 

Event: CWC 287 - Las Vegas     
Date:   Dec 19, 2021





180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs



170 cm
29 yrs
170 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Koryu Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Miyagi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Miyagi is looking to regain half guard here but Cubbedge keeps moving and retains side control.
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge slows the pace down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (6) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.#T1#
Miyagi can't escape the position.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Miyagi is looking to escape.
Cubbedge 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.
Miyagi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Miyagi wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Miyagi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Cubbedge is staying active.
Cubbedge wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Miyagi reaches up to try and control the position but Cubbedge seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Miyagi rolls and tries to escape and now Cubbedge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (9) vs (0) Miyagi
Miyagi 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.#T2#
Cubbedge trying to control.#SUB#
Cubbedge working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
You can see the frustration on Miyagi's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miyagi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Miyagi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB#
Cubbedge is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Miyagi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cubbedge off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
A relieved looking Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Koryu Miyagi spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'.

 

Event: CWC 285 MTL     
Date:   Dec 05, 2021





172 cm
49 yrs
159 lbs



180 cm
33 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Yuri Boshtok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boshtok. #TD2#
Cubbedge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boshtok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boshtok (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cubbedge swings around for an armbar but Boshtok sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boshtok (2) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling Boshtok's posture.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Boshtok postures up.
Boshtok sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boshtok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boshtok controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Boshtok is sitting in close to Cubbedge 's body. Cubbedge has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Boshtok is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Boshtok is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Cubbedge .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Cubbedge !
After winning the bout, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CWC 281     
Date:   Nov 07, 2021





180 cm
32 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
24 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Toby Flenderson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cubbedge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Flenderson
Flenderson is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flenderson keeps working.
Flenderson wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs.
Flenderson wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T1#
Flenderson is looking for a sweep.
Cubbedge content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flenderson's legs.
Flenderson struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Flenderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Flenderson prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Flenderson isn't going anywhere.
Flenderson wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.#T3#
Flenderson prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Flenderson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Flenderson stops Cubbedge from passing to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Flenderson, who protects the arm well. #T4#
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but Flenderson blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Flenderson's face as Cubbedge controls the position.
Flenderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (0) Flenderson
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Flenderson is in all sorts of trouble here. #T5#
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (10) vs (0) Flenderson#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for the choke from the back.
Flenderson wants to control his opponent's hands but Cubbedge gets his hands free. #T6##SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Flenderson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Flenderson right now.
Flenderson is keeping busy. #SUB#
Flenderson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #T7#
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #SUB#
Flenderson is having to fend off submission attempts from Cubbedge , who is looking to sink in the choke. Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in though and Flenderson manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (2) Flenderson
Flenderson stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#T8#
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Flenderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Flenderson has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Flenderson wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #T9#
Flenderson looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (2) Flenderson
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Flenderson keeps moving.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Flenderson.
Flenderson pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Flenderson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Flenderson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (4) Flenderson
Flenderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Flenderson trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cubbedge working for submissions but it's allowed Flenderson to get to half guard.
Flenderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Flenderson wants to pass to mount but Cubbedge is defending the position. #T12#
Flenderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Flenderson moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (7) Flenderson
Flenderson controlling his opponent. #T13#
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Flenderson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cubbedge has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Flenderson's lack of action.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't. #T14#
Flenderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cubbedge trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Flenderson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (10) Flenderson

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: CWC 280     
Date:   Nov 01, 2021





180 cm
32 yrs
158 lbs



174 cm
32 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Brian Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Cubbedge rushes Ortega and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cubbedge turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Ortega
Ortega is looking for a sweep.
Ortega is being controlled here.
Ortega is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Ortega
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ortega just sinks the hooks in.
Cubbedge prevents Ortega from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Ortega working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ortega looking for the choke from the back. #T1##SUB2#
Ortega is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cubbedge wants to escape the position.
A lull in the action here. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Cubbedge defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ortega's arms. #SUB2#
Ortega looking for the choke from the back.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Cubbedge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge wants to control his opponent's hands but Ortega gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Cubbedge fending off the submission attempt from Ortega. #SUB2#
Ortega has got his arm under Cubbedge 's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Cubbedge has spun round into Ortega's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (4) Ortega
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Ortega keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ortega working for a triangle but Cubbedge defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Ortega is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ortega pushes a forearm under Cubbedge 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cubbedge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brian Ortega!
Brian Ortega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CWC 276     
Date:   Oct 17, 2021





150 cm
39 yrs
165 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Juu Dyon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Dyon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cubbedge looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dyon (4) vs (0) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is letting Dyon control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Dyon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dyon is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here as Dyon stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cubbedge , who protects the arm well.
Dyon trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #T1#
Dyon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cubbedge 's legs. #SUB#
Dyon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cubbedge , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dyon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dyon tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him. #T2#
Dyon tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge instead regains half guard.
Dyon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Dyon's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dyon (4) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dyon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dyon working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Dyon is keeping the position.#SUB#
Dyon has his foot on Cubbedge 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cubbedge works his way back into a safe position though.
Dyon has his hands on Cubbedge 's head, controlling the position.
Dyon trying to control the position.
Dyon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dyon keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Dyon 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.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Dyon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dyon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Dyon looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5##SUB#
Dyon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dyon is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Dyon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cubbedge doesn't defend quickly enough and Dyon has managed to lock this one up! Can Cubbedge escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Dyon on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juu Dyon!
In his post fight interview, Juu Dyon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: CWC 270     
Date:   Sep 26, 2021





180 cm
32 yrs
158 lbs



176 cm
33 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Cubbedge to the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Brown keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Cubbedge advances to half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Brown 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.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown 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.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Brown keeping control of the position.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Brown is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Brown
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T5#
Cubbedge 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.
Brown advances to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount. #T6#
Cubbedge is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Brown
Cubbedge wants to control but Brown postures up.#SUB2#
Brown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cubbedge , who protects the arm well.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.#T7#
Brown in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge manages to get back to half guard.#T8#
Brown trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cubbedge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Brown wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T10#
Brown 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.
Cubbedge managing to control the position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.#T11#
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Brown 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.
Cubbedge looking to control. #T12#
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Cubbedge isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks Cubbedge 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 Brown!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Brown#T14#
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cubbedge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown wins on points by 8 to 0.
Joshua Brown decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: CWC 263     
Date:   Sep 12, 2021





180 cm
32 yrs
158 lbs



182 cm
42 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Cole moves into the clinch.#TD#
Cubbedge gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Cole
Cubbedge controlling from the top position.
Cubbedge 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.
Cole pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there. #T1#
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cole 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: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Cole
Cole is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cole trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away. #T2#
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Cole is very close to passing his half guard.
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cole controlling the action here.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Cole is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cole is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Cubbedge is staying active underneath Cole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubbedge won't allow Cole to pass to mount.
Cubbedge manages to get to full guard.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cubbedge has Cole pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Cole looking to pass the guard.
Cole looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cubbedge has control of Cole's left arm, preventing Cole from doing any damage. #T5##SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cubbedge has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cole 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 Cubbedge .
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Cole
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Cole tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T6##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cole's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Cole! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Cubbedge has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rico Cole!
Rico Cole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: CWC 257     
Date:   Aug 29, 2021





175 cm
41 yrs
167 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 8 losses; Caius Cosades! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cosades 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: Cosades (4) vs (0) Cubbedge #SUB#
Cosades tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cosades has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cosades swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cosades's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (4) vs (2) Cubbedge
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet.
Cosades is working hard here to advance position.
Cosades 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.
Cosades keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Cosades looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cubbedge passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cosades (4) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cosades's legs.
Cosades tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cosades is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cosades is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Oblivion Gate, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cubbedge wants to control but Cosades is keeping him busy. #T3#
Cosades prevents Cubbedge from moving into mount.
Cosades is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Cosades's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Cosades is working from the bottom.
Cosades is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cosades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cosades (8) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge is really stuck here. #T5##SUB#
Cubbedge 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 Cosades gets his way! #SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
A lull in the action here.
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Cosades is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off. #T6##SUB#
Cosades looking for the RNC.
Cubbedge is really stuck here. #SUB#
Cosades tightening his grip on Cubbedge , looking for the choke.
Cosades is hanging on to Cubbedge 's back as he tries to escape. #T7##SUB#
Cosades is looking for the choke from the back position but Cubbedge is controlling his hands well.
Cosades controls the position.
Cubbedge wants to control his opponent's hands but Cosades gets his hands free. #SUB#
Cosades looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Cubbedge is controlling Cosades 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cosades (8) vs (7) Cubbedge
Cosades keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #T8#
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cosades wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Cosades is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cosades looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosades, not yet. #T9#
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cosades trying to hold on to Cubbedge 's head to control him but Cubbedge postures up.
Cosades wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Cosades controlling the position well.
Cubbedge trying to mount his opponent but Cosades defends it. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cosades doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Cubbedge prevents Cosades from improving his position.#T11#
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Cosades is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Cosades is defending well. #SUB#
Cosades looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T12#
Cosades trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosades knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Cosades looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13#
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cosades knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cosades trying to control from the bottom. #T14##SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a submission of some sort.
Cosades wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Cosades is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cosades is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge won't allow Cosades to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cosades takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Caius Cosades retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Cosades thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: OWGP RD 3     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021





180 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs



189 cm
33 yrs
233 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 17 losses; Cajun Puto!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge 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#
Cubbedge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Puto
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Puto defending well.
Puto is trying to maintain the position but Cubbedge is very close to passing his half guard.
Puto gets full guard.#SUB2#
Puto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Puto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Puto has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cubbedge doesn't defend quickly enough and Puto has managed to lock this one up! Can Cubbedge escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Puto on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cajun Puto!
An out of breath Cajun Puto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: OWGP Sweet 16     
Date:   Aug 08, 2021





180 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs



177 cm
29 yrs
150 lbs


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 8 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge pushes Halli up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cubbedge lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Halli
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Halli's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cubbedge has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Our spies down at at Finish the Fight inform us that Halli has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Halli
Halli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Halli
Halli taking a breather here.
Halli wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy. #T3#
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep.
Halli staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge is trying to control Halli's posture but Halli avoids it. #T4#
Cubbedge regains half guard there - taking advantage of Halli's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Halli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it. #SUB2#
Halli is trying to work for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending well. #T6#
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Halli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cubbedge does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Halli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cubbedge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Halli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cubbedge looking to control but Halli passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Halli seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Halli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T8#
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Halli trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Halli has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Halli#T9#
Cubbedge tries to reverse the position but Halli maintains control.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely. #T10#
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Halli pushes him away.#SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (8) Halli#SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cubbedge stacks Halli 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 Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (8) Halli
Halli is looking to reverse the position.#T11##SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cubbedge laying and praying for a moment but Halli takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Cubbedge wants to control but Halli is keeping him busy.
Halli is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cubbedge jumps into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (8) Halli
Cubbedge working away.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Halli won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a triangle but Cubbedge pushes his legs off easily.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Halli is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T14##SUB2#
Halli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cubbedge is aware though and is defending well.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.
Halli has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
Bart Cubbedge thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CWC 239     
Date:   Aug 01, 2021





172 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 17 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 7 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown gets caught flat footed, as Cubbedge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Brown has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to control but Cubbedge passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Cubbedge
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Brown wants to sweep but Cubbedge has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (8) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Brown is working away. #SUB2#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubbedge 's guard! Nice work there by Brown !
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (8) Cubbedge #T3#
Brown passes Cubbedge 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cubbedge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (8) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Brown trying to control the position but Cubbedge is working away.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.
Cubbedge is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Cubbedge is not content to let Brown control the position.
Cubbedge tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cubbedge will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T6#
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping him busy.
Brown controlling from side mount. #T7#
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to take a breather but Cubbedge manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Brown .
Cubbedge pulls Brown in to control the position. #T8#
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown is fighting to break Cubbedge 's control of his arms but Cubbedge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looking to control but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Brown looking for a submission but Cubbedge manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Brown is stalling in the full guard. #T11#
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Cubbedge pulls Brown in to control the position.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (5) vs (10) Cubbedge
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Cubbedge 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.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Brown looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cubbedge postures up.
Brown pulls Cubbedge in close to his closed guard and prevents Cubbedge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 10 to 5.
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Antonio Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'.

 

Event: CWC 226     
Date:   Jul 11, 2021





176 cm
32 yrs
166 lbs



180 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Joshua Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Brown rushes Cubbedge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Cubbedge ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cubbedge no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown is controlling the pace. #T1#
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Brown stalling.
Brown wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Brown content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Brown trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cubbedge moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown content to stall in guard here. #T5#
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
Brown passes into half guard.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T6#
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T7#
Brown trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (3) vs (0) Cubbedge
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T8#
Cubbedge wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown controlling from mount.
Brown looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge stops Brown from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T10#
Brown looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cubbedge is holding on tight.
Brown trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cubbedge is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Brown wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (6) vs (0) Cubbedge
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off.
A lull in the action here. #T12#
Cubbedge trying to control the hands but Brown won't let him.
Cubbedge is keeping busy.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Cubbedge buck him off.
Brown is looking to control Cubbedge but Cubbedge is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown keeps control of the position easily here as Cubbedge tries to buck him off. #T13#
Brown'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.
Cubbedge turns into Brown and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (2) Cubbedge
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
Cubbedge won't allow Brown to sweep him here. #T14#
Brown looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cubbedge puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Cubbedge prevents Brown from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (5) Cubbedge
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brown takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Joshua Brown 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.

 

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jun 29, 2021





180 cm
31 yrs
158 lbs



182 cm
36 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 17 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cubbedge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is pushing down on Cubbedge 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cubbedge is fighting to maintain full guard but Morrison Jr. has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Morrison Jr. seems content to control.
Morrison Jr. passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to work his way around to Cubbedge 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T1#
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Morrison Jr. is controlling well.
Cubbedge moves into full guard. #T2#
Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position. #T3#
It looks like Morrison Jr. 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.
Morrison Jr. slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Morrison Jr.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Morrison Jr. takes a little break here. Cubbedge wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cubbedge regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morrison Jr.'s attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Morrison Jr. is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it. #T5#
Morrison Jr. stalling.
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. trying to advance position but Cubbedge counters by regaining guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (8) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Cubbedge postures up.
Morrison Jr. looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Cubbedge forces his way into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Morrison Jr. is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Morrison Jr. is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cubbedge prevents Morrison Jr. from improving his position.#T8#
Cubbedge is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Morrison Jr. is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Morrison Jr. gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Morrison Jr. is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Cubbedge tries to pass to full mount but Morrison Jr. defends it.
Morrison Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Morrison Jr. is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cubbedge 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cubbedge 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is not going to allow Cubbedge to sit and survive in this position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight. #T10#
Morrison Jr. is hanging on to Cubbedge 's back as he tries to escape. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cubbedge tries to escape but Morrison Jr. has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Morrison Jr. 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. #T11##SUB2#
Cubbedge defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morrison Jr. controlling from the back.
Cubbedge is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison Jr. trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away. #T12#
Cubbedge wants to control but Morrison Jr. is keeping busy. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T13#
Morrison Jr. is stalling here. Cubbedge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morrison Jr. seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cubbedge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Cubbedge tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Morrison Jr. manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cubbedge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (9) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Cubbedge working away.#T14#
Morrison Jr. is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cubbedge is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (11) vs (12) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
Morrison Jr. tries to hold on but Cubbedge postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morrison Jr. tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 12 to 11.
An out of breath David Morrison Jr. thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II     
Date:   May 30, 2021





180 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs



182 cm
41 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Rico Cole!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cole sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Cole
Cole has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Cole keeping hold of Cubbedge 's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Cole tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cole keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cole is continuing to stall.#T2#
Cole tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cole is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.
Cole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Cole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Cole
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Cole passes into half guard.
Cubbedge is refusing to be controlled, as Cole sits in half guard.
Cubbedge is concentrating on defense, preventing Cole from advancing position.
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge trying to control but Cole postures up.
Cole is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Cole keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cole prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Cubbedge is not content to let Cole control the position.
Cole takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T5##SUB2#
Cole 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.
Cole trying to control the pace.
Cubbedge holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T6#
Cole tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cole is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.#SUB2#
Cole is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cole is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cole wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it. #T7#
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Cole trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cole 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#
Cole seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Cole not doing much here.
Cole passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (5) Cole
Cubbedge stops Cole from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cole tries to control but Cubbedge wriggling away.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Cole's attempts to control the action.
Cole controlling the position easily from mount.
Cole wants to control but Cubbedge has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cole is just content to waste time from the top position. Cubbedge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T10#
Cubbedge can't keep his opponent in guard - Cole advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Cole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cubbedge is just riding it out for now. Cole eventually gives up the hold.
Cole not doing much here. #T11#
Cole is pressing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cubbedge is holding on for now.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Cole wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Cole looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Cole slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Cole to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cole is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cole looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Cole from controlling successfully.
Cole is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cole trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cole is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cole 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. #T14#
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Cole is proving a slippery customer.
Cole not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cole looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (5) Cole
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Rico Cole 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.

 

Event: CACC 195: Ty vs Schultz II     
Date:   May 02, 2021





180 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs



177 cm
27 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alopodis pinned against the ropes. Alopodis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown but Alopodis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cubbedge 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Cubbedge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alopodis looking for a sweep. Not yet Alopodis, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Alopodis
A control attempt from Alopodis but he's now mounted!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (7) vs (0) Alopodis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cubbedge moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Alopodis.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (0) Alopodis#T1#
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Alopodis from improving his position.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
Alopodis is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Alopodis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Alopodis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (10) vs (2) Alopodis
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alopodis is one step ahead there.
Alopodis wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (12) vs (2) Alopodis
Cubbedge won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Alopodis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.
Alopodis wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Alopodis manages to get to full guard.
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (15) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Alopodis from improving his position.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis wants to sweep but Cubbedge has passed to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (18) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to improve his position.
Alopodis manages to get back to half guard.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Alopodis is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (18) vs (4) Alopodis
Alopodis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Cubbedge is pulling down on Alopodis's head to control his posture.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cubbedge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (4) Alopodis
Cubbedge won't allow Alopodis to sweep him here.
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
Alopodis 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: Cubbedge (20) vs (6) Alopodis
Alopodis moves into full mount! Cubbedge won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (20) vs (9) Alopodis
Alopodis prevents Cubbedge from getting the reversal.#T6#
Alopodis wants to take Cubbedge 's back but he can't do it this time.
Alopodis moves to take his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (20) vs (12) Alopodis#SUB2#
Alopodis working for a choke but Cubbedge is defending well. #SUB2#
Alopodis 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 Cubbedge with him. Cubbedge is trying to defend but Alopodis has an arm under the chin now! Cubbedge grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ceph Alopodis!
After the big win, Ceph Alopodis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021





180 cm
30 yrs
158 lbs



159 cm
34 yrs
168 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Steel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cubbedge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel managing to control the position.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to control. #T1#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Steel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Steel keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Cubbedge content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Steel has locked up a guillotine! Steel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cubbedge is holding on here and Steel must be using up a lot of energy. Cubbedge has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Steel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bjj Steel!
Bjj Steel is the new lightweight champion!
Bjj Steel thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: CACC 177: Gatsby vs Cubbedge     
Date:   Mar 07, 2021





180 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs



178 cm
39 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Joe Gatsby!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Cubbedge or perhaps it was just good defense by Gatsby, which made it look bad.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gatsby counters with a single leg into guard. Cubbedge didn't expect that.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Gatsby
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Gatsby from controlling successfully.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatsby sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cubbedge 's guard.
Gatsby is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Cubbedge tries to get to full guard but Gatsby has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Gatsby is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Gatsby is just content to waste time from the top position. Cubbedge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gatsby looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatsby controls the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gatsby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Gatsby postures up. #SUB#
Gatsby lying in Cubbedge 's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Cubbedge decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Gatsby taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Bart Cubbedge , 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.

 

Event: CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown     
Date:   Feb 14, 2021





180 cm
24 yrs
168 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 12 losses; Rolf Ottke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge .
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ottke (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
Ottke tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ottke prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.#T1#
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (0) vs (6) Cubbedge
Ottke holds on to Cubbedge around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Ottke wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ottke is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Ottke is looking to get to half guard.
Ottke 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: Ottke (2) vs (6) Cubbedge
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Ottke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (6) Cubbedge #T3#
Ottke is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Ottke swings around for an armbar but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ottke's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (5) vs (8) Cubbedge #SUB#
Ottke throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cubbedge escapes and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (11) Cubbedge
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ottke is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge working away.
Ottke manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cubbedge wants to take a breather but Ottke is having none of it.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Ottke won't allow it. #T5#
Ottke trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge stalling away here and it's allowed Ottke to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ottke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ottke looking to control.
Ottke wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Cubbedge prevents Ottke from improving his position.#T6#
Cubbedge is thwarting Ottke's attempts to control the position.
Ottke gets full guard.
Cubbedge stands and throws Ottke's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (5) vs (14) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ottke's legs. #SUB2#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura but Ottke is defending well.
Ottke tries to bench press Cubbedge off him but Cubbedge keeps the position. #T7#
Cubbedge working away.
Ottke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ottke is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Ottke is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge working away.#T8#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ottke is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Ottke struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Ottke is working away. #T9#
Ottke tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cubbedge presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Ottke (5) vs (16) Cubbedge
Cubbedge prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ottke to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (5) vs (19) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to control but Ottke is keeping busy.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Cubbedge keeps control of the position. #T10#
Ottke trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
Ottke tries to roll but Cubbedge sticks to his back.
Cubbedge controls the action.
You can see the frustration on Ottke's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB2#
Ottke fending off the submission attempt from Cubbedge . #T11#
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Ottke (5) vs (22) Cubbedge
Cubbedge trying to control momentarily. #T12#
Ottke trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (22) Cubbedge
Ottke looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ottke (7) vs (24) Cubbedge #SUB#
Ottke is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (27) Cubbedge #T13##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ottke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ottke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cubbedge 's best efforts.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Ottke is working from the bottom.
Ottke moves into full guard. #SUB#
Ottke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T14##SUB#
Ottke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Ottke 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.
Ottke wants to control the position but Cubbedge says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke trying to get back to full guard but Cubbedge takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ottke (7) vs (30) Cubbedge
Ottke wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 30 to 7.
Our winner, Bart Cubbedge , 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.

 

Event: CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3     
Date:   Jan 17, 2021





180 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs



172 cm
41 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Cubbedge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (0) Anderson
Cubbedge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cubbedge trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge postures up.
Anderson wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anderson there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (5) vs (0) Anderson
Anderson is looking to improve his position but Cubbedge isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Anderson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Anderson tries to improve his position but Cubbedge has taken his back! Cubbedge has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Anderson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Cubbedge pushes Anderson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
An out of breath Bart Cubbedge thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CACC 156: Ribbler v Dravezesdi     
Date:   Dec 27, 2020





176 cm
46 yrs
158 lbs



180 cm
29 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Jesus St Pierre! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cubbedge .
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: St Pierre (0) vs (4) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but St Pierre keeps working.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but St Pierre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for St Pierre.
St Pierre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
St Pierre wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB#
St Pierre had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cubbedge defends it easily.
St Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #SUB#
St Pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (0) vs (7) Cubbedge
Cubbedge advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (0) vs (9) Cubbedge
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
St Pierre 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: St Pierre (2) vs (9) Cubbedge #T2#
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Cubbedge has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St Pierre (2) vs (13) Cubbedge
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as St Pierre is looking to escape.
St Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Cubbedge is looking to work his way around to St Pierre's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge looking to control but St Pierre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
St Pierre tries to control Cubbedge 's body but Cubbedge pushes him off. St Pierre squirms to his side and now Cubbedge has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: St Pierre (2) vs (16) Cubbedge
St Pierre tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Cubbedge working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
St Pierre wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.#T4#
St Pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Pierre gets back to half guard.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
St Pierre wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it.
St Pierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (2) vs (19) Cubbedge
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T5#
St Pierre is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
St Pierre is looking to reverse the position.
St Pierre is working hard here to advance position.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Pierre trying to control here.
Cubbedge with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St Pierre wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy. #T6#
St Pierre is looking to get back to full guard here but Cubbedge has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (2) vs (22) Cubbedge
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
St Pierre sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
St Pierre wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
St Pierre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
St Pierre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (2) vs (25) Cubbedge
Cubbedge tries to move to mount but St Pierre blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Cubbedge trying to control the position but St Pierre is working away.
St Pierre is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre is trying to work for a sweep but Cubbedge has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (2) vs (27) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling his opponent.
St Pierre regains half guard.#T8#
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but St Pierre won't allow it.
St Pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
St Pierre 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.
St Pierre 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: St Pierre (4) vs (27) Cubbedge
St Pierre is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Cubbedge wants to control but St Pierre passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (7) vs (27) Cubbedge #T9#
St Pierre tries to advance to mount but Cubbedge denies him.
Cubbedge is being controlled here.
Cubbedge is trying to control St Pierre's posture but St Pierre avoids it.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
St Pierre tries to move to mount but Cubbedge blocks the move with his legs. #T10##SUB#
St Pierre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cubbedge knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Pierre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cubbedge 's legs.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard.
St Pierre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (9) vs (27) Cubbedge #T11#
St Pierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
St Pierre moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cubbedge has worked his arm free - good work by Cubbedge !
St Pierre trying to control the action but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
St Pierre passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +2 for reaching mount: St Pierre (11) vs (27) Cubbedge #T12#
St Pierre wants to control the action but instead Cubbedge gets a body lock and reverses into St Pierre's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (11) vs (29) Cubbedge
St Pierre is trying to keep Cubbedge in close.
St Pierre is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
St Pierre tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position. #T13#
St Pierre wants to get back to full guard but Cubbedge has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: St Pierre (11) vs (32) Cubbedge
St Pierre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (13) vs (32) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to control but St Pierre is keeping busy.
St Pierre is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in St Pierre's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (13) vs (34) Cubbedge
Cubbedge won't allow St Pierre to sweep him here. #T14#
St Pierre is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up. #SUB#
St Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Pierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St Pierre (15) vs (34) Cubbedge

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge wins on points by 34 to 15.
A very excited looking Bart Cubbedge 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.

 

Event: CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020





175 cm
22 yrs
165 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Crazy Horse! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches.
Horse can't get the takedown. #TD2#
Cubbedge pulls Horse into guard.
Horse postures up.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Horse 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.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cubbedge throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horse uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (3) vs (0) Cubbedge #T1#
Cubbedge is not content to let Horse control the position.
Horse gets to mount! Cubbedge was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Horse (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Horse controlling his opponent. #T2#
Cubbedge is trying desperately to improve position.
Horse looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Horse content just to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4#
Horse trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cubbedge 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: Horse (5) vs (2) Cubbedge
Horse looking for a sweep. Not yet Horse, not yet. #SUB#
Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.#T5#
Cubbedge trying to control but Horse is working from the bottom.
Horse keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge is fighting to break Horse's control of his arms but Horse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T6#
Horse is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Horse wants to hit a sweep here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Horse there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (5) vs (5) Cubbedge
Horse can't escape the position.
Cubbedge wants to take Horse's back here but Horse is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #T7#
Cubbedge tries to control but Horse wriggling away.
Horse wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Horse really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T8#
Horse slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Horse trying to control from the bottom.
Horse is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Horse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Horse (7) vs (5) Cubbedge
Horse looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Cubbedge wants to control but Horse passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Horse in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Horse is controlling well. #T10#
Horse is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Horse is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to control the action here but instead Horse manages to pass to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (10) vs (5) Cubbedge #T11#
Horse controlling from the full mount.
Horse seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cubbedge for as long as he can get away with.
Horse wants to control the pace but Cubbedge is squirming around nicely.
Horse can't control as he wanted to and Cubbedge manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Horse keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horse is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge is not content to let Horse control the position.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position. #T13#
Horse trying to control from half guard but Cubbedge is working away.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Horse passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Horse (13) vs (5) Cubbedge
Cubbedge wants to control but Horse is having none of it.#T14#
Cubbedge is squirming around, avoiding Horse's attempts to control the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Horse takes the fight on points by 13 to 5.
Crazy Horse gave a mention to UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: CACC 140: Pavlov vs Lee     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020





174 cm
25 yrs
165 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Max Holloway! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Holloway tries for a takedown but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holloway shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holloway (0) vs (4) Cubbedge #SUB2#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Holloway is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Holloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holloway is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Holloway wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Holloway'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.
Cubbedge has control of an arm but Holloway manages to advance to Cubbedge 's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Holloway (4) vs (4) Cubbedge
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now. #SUB#
Holloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Holloway has the hooks in. Cubbedge is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Holloway seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Cubbedge 's chin but Cubbedge turns very nicely into Holloway's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holloway (4) vs (6) Cubbedge
Holloway looking to control.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holloway is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Holloway escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cubbedge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T4#
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Holloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge stays in close to Holloway's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holloway is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5##SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Holloway is defending well.
Cubbedge prevents Holloway from improving his position.
Holloway is trying to control but can't. #T6#
Cubbedge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Cubbedge 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.
Holloway is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Holloway is working away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Holloway is looking to control Cubbedge 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holloway avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Holloway is defending the position.
Holloway gets full guard.#T8#
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holloway swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holloway is trying to hold Cubbedge in close to prevent damage but Cubbedge has managed to pass into half guard.
Holloway trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Cubbedge manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (4) vs (9) Cubbedge
Cubbedge controlling the pace for now.
Cubbedge avoids the attempt from Holloway to control.#T9#
Cubbedge tries to control but Holloway wriggling away.
Holloway regains half guard.
Holloway trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holloway (4) vs (12) Cubbedge #T10#
Cubbedge seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Holloway is holding on tight.
Cubbedge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holloway is looking to escape.
Holloway wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Holloway (4) vs (15) Cubbedge
Holloway trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T11#
I really don't envy Holloway right now. #SUB2#
Cubbedge is working for a rear naked choke. Holloway is not defending it well and Cubbedge has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Holloway refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Holloway's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
During a confident post fight interview, Bart Cubbedge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Max Holloway spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. '.

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs McDonnell     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlik misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Cubbedge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pawlik, pushing him back against the cage.
Cubbedge fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Pawlik has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cubbedge regains guard immediately.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik stands up over Cubbedge , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pawlik postures up.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pawlik makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlik is looking to pass into half guard but Cubbedge pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cubbedge is in guard.#REVB#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Pawlik keeps moving.
Pawlik 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##SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura but Cubbedge is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pawlik to get the leverage.
Pawlik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cubbedge defending well though.
Pawlik is just content to waste time from the top position. Cubbedge takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Pawlik working a defensive guard here.
Pawlik is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Pawlik controlling the position for now.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik gets full guard.
Pawlik has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Pawlik is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge trying to control but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik is looking to sweep but instead, Cubbedge has passed into half guard.
Pawlik is trying to get back to full guard.
Pawlik gets full guard.
Pawlik wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Pawlik has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cubbedge 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 Pawlik.#T4#
Pawlik holds on to Cubbedge 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Pawlik is trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Pawlik is working from the bottom.
Pawlik manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge is stalling here. Pawlik is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Cubbedge seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pawlik has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Pawlik dominated that round.
That's time! Pawlik's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pawlik will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pawlik quickly recovers to half guard.
Pawlik wants to sweep but Cubbedge has passed to side control!
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Pawlik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A control attempt from Pawlik but he's now mounted!
Cubbedge prevents Pawlik from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pawlik to take his back!
Cubbedge avoiding Pawlik 's attempts to control his hands.
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1##SUB2#
Cubbedge patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Pawlik from escaping the position.
Pawlik breaks Cubbedge 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pawlik's guard. #REVB#
Pawlik looking for a sweep. Not yet Pawlik, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pawlik tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Pawlik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cubbedge uses it to pass to side control.
Pawlik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2#
Cubbedge uses his free foot to push down on Pawlik's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pawlik.
Cubbedge manages to capitalize on a mistake by Pawlik to take his back!
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Pawlik is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pawlik trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Pawlik rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge trying to control the pace.
Pawlik tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Pawlik looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pawlik is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pawlik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Pawlik wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pawlik has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Pawlik won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Pawlik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Pawlik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Cubbedge is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pawlik is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cubbedge to the mat. Cubbedge regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pawlik is working Cubbedge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pawlik controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pawlik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Pawlik defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Pawlik is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
Pawlik tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Pawlik trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Pawlik tries to pass.
Pawlik looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Pawlik.#T2#
Pawlik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Pawlik looking for a guillotine here but Cubbedge defends easily.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Pawlik is retaining full guard.
Pawlik 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##T3#
Pawlik tries to pass to full mount but Cubbedge defends it.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Cubbedge is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge 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.
Pawlik throws a strike but Cubbedge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pawlik passes into half guard. #SUB#
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cubbedge defends it well.
Pawlik is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cubbedge ! #T4#
Pawlik landing punches.
Pawlik throwing strikes here but Cubbedge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pawlik trying to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Pawlik's head to control him but Pawlik postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge moves into full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Pawlik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pawlik 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Pawlik!

An out of breath Dick Pawlik thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Mazziotti vs Festation     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cadman but Cadman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cadman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cubbedge has his takedown stuffed
and Cadman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge moves out of range as Cadman strikes.#CL2#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cadman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cubbedge jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cadman walks away with a smile on his face. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Cadman throws a leg kick which misses Cubbedge 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cubbedge tries to avoid it.
Cadman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Cadman closes the distance and clinches.
Cubbedge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge fails to pull guard.
A right hook to the body lands for Cadman .
Cadman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cadman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Cadman misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Cadman manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Cubbedge clinches.
Cadman 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cadman slows down the pace here.
Cadman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cadman tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cayden Cadman .
Cadman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cubbedge doesn't manage to clinch there - Cadman circles away. #TD2#
Cubbedge darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Cadman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Cubbedge is trying to control. Cadman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Cadman dodges it nicely.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Cadman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Cadman defending well. #ES#
Cadman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cadman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cayden Cadman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Cadman .
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Cadman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Cubbedge .
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Cadman won't allow it.
Cubbedge jumps guard but Cadman stands there with Cubbedge around his waist. Cubbedge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cadman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cadman taking a breather.
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Cadman gets tackled into the cage by Cubbedge . Cubbedge maintains the clinch.
Cubbedge tries to pull guard but Cadman holds him up against the cage and eventually Cubbedge drops back down to his feet.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cadman manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cadman .
Cadman lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bart Cubbedge 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Cubbedge clinches up with Cadman and pushes him back against the cage.
Cadman stalling against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cadman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cadman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cadman smiles and moves away.
Cubbedge has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cubbedge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cadman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cubbedge closes the distance and clinches up with Cadman , looking for a takedown. Cubbedge pushes Cadman against the cage but Cadman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Cadman drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cubbedge right on the button. Cubbedge goes down! Cadman follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cadman gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !

 

Event: SMASH: Lacplesis vs Llosa     
Date:   Sep 12, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Cubbedge gets caught flat footed, as Lynn shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynn looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Lynn throws a sloppy strike and Cubbedge has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lynn is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cubbedge !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !
A victorious Bart Cubbedge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SMASH: Camara vs Mamchenko     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Cubbedge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge has Fresh pressed against the cage, preventing Fresh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Cubbedge pulls Fresh into guard.
My spies in Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center inform me that Fresh has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fresh trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Fresh pushes his legs off easily.
Cubbedge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Fresh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cubbedge manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fresh has Cubbedge in his guard.#REVR#
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Fresh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Fresh is keeping the position.#T1#
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fresh is trying to get back to half guard.
Fresh tries to escape but Cubbedge is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Fresh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fresh has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Fresh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Fresh is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Cubbedge take his back! Uh oh - Cubbedge has got a rear naked choke here! Fresh is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !
Bart Cubbedge took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: SMASH: Schaub vs Kuwabara     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Williams.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cubbedge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown. Williams fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams 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.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Cubbedge has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Williams controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cubbedge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Cubbedge 's legs - danger averted.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass. #SUB#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Cubbedge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Cubbedge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams pushing down on Cubbedge 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Williams 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.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Williams throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Cubbedge 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cubbedge scrambles back to his feet.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Cubbedge counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
A little feinted left hand from Cubbedge on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Cubbedge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Cubbedge tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Cubbedge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard. #T1#
Williams tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cubbedge passes to side control.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cubbedge off and has taken his back!
Cubbedge trying to control but not successfully.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
Williams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Cubbedge breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T3#
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cubbedge manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cubbedge working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cubbedge has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Cubbedge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Cubbedge counters with a straight right hand.
Cubbedge moves away from the strike by Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Williams 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.
Williams is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cubbedge landing a few strikes.
Williams is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well. #T2#
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Williams moves into full guard.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T3#
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge throwing strikes but missing.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Cubbedge trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Cubbedge wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cubbedge circles away.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Williams tries to clinch
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
An attempted straight right counter from Cubbedge misses the target.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robin Williams.
I've got Williams 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!

After the fight, Robin Williams 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.

 

Event: WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Cubbedge clinches up against the cage.
Simpson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Simpson swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simpson misses with some punches.
Cubbedge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Simpson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Simpson looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson has a couple of punches blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
We've been informed that Simpson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cubbedge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge blocking some punches. #T1#
Simpson prevents the takedown attempt.
Simpson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards. #BC2#
Simpson breaks from the clinch.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cubbedge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge controlling the position. #T2##SUB#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura but Simpson is defending well. #SUB#
Cubbedge has an Americana. Simpson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cubbedge is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cubbedge hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2     
Date:   May 02, 2020
#R1#
Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cubbedge s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spencer tries to bum rush Cubbedge with a series of wild strikes but Cubbedge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Cubbedge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Spencer's guard.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge controlling from the top position.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Cubbedge postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spencer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cubbedge , into his guard. #REVB#
Cubbedge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spencer is one step ahead there.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cubbedge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Spencer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Spencer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cubbedge 's closed guard. He's half up but Cubbedge has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cubbedge pivots and extends the arm, Spencer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cubbedge ! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Dominance IX     
Date:   Apr 14, 2020
#R1#
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Volkov instigates a clinch.
Cubbedge avoiding damage as Volkov throws knees to the body.
Cubbedge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Volkov as Cubbedge tries to tie him up.
Volkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Volkov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Our sources have told us that Cubbedge has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cubbedge stalling in the clinch.
Cubbedge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkov.
Volkov avoiding damage. #T1#
Volkov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cubbedge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Volkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Volkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cubbedge leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Volkov manages to get underhooks.
Cubbedge has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Volkov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Volkov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Volkov gets underhooks to prevent Cubbedge 's takedown attempt. #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.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the head but Cubbedge blocks with his arms.
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown.
Volkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cubbedge blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Volkov manages to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge clobbers Volkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Volkov jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Volkov tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Volkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.
Aleksandr Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cubbedge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Cubbedge misses.
Volkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Volkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Volkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cubbedge takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Volkov has managed to clinch.
Cubbedge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Volkov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cubbedge tries to clinch up.#CL#
Cubbedge forces Volkov back against the cage and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Volkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cubbedge uses from the top position.
Volkov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Volkov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Cubbedge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Volkov moves away.
Cubbedge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Volkov swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Volkov. No joy for Cubbedge on that attempt.
Volkov scores with a nice right hand.
Cubbedge stuffs the takedown.
Cubbedge cracks Volkov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov slips a jab from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge moves in looking to clinch but Volkov pushes him off.#CL2#
Volkov moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge stops a takedown attempt from Volkov. #BC#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch. #T1#
Volkov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Cubbedge instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Volkov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cubbedge is trying to keep an underhook but Volkov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Volkov not doing much here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Volkov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Volkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Volkov lands a jab to Cubbedge 's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge darts in trying to clinch
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
A head kick by Volkov misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown. Volkov fights it but they end up in guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge postures up.
Volkov has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard. #T4#
Volkov is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Volkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Cubbedge fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Volkov to the ground. Cubbedge is now in Volkov's guard.
Volkov is controlling Cubbedge 's posture.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge 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 round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Volkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Volkov sprawls well.
Volkov tries to land a leg kick but Cubbedge saw it coming and moves away.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cubbedge manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
A jab from Cubbedge finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.#TD#
Cubbedge looking to score a takedown here. Volkov is defending well but Cubbedge drives through and ends up in Volkov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov controlling the position.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Volkov is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Volkov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cubbedge .
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Cubbedge is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Volkov's half guard.
Cubbedge passes to full mount! #SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Volkov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Volkov is looking to escape. #T3#
Volkov tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away. #SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Volkov is on top in guard.
Volkov looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cubbedge pushes down on Volkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Volkov 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Volkov!

Aleksandr Volkov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Dominance VIII     
Date:   Mar 31, 2020
#R1##TD#
Cubbedge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cubbedge lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kubrick wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubrick keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Kubrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubrick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge stops Kubrick from standing up. #T1#
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kubrick.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kubrick is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kubrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubrick sprawls well. Kubrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Kubrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Kubrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kubrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Kubrick. #T2#
Kubrick misses with some punches.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
Cubbedge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Cubbedge tightens his grip and picks Kubrick up, before dumping him to the ground. Kubrick manages to land in guard.
Kubrick is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge stops Kubrick from standing up.
Kubrick working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cubbedge staying calm.#T3#
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Kubrick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubrick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kubrick is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge prevents Kubrick from standing back up.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kubrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Kubrick 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.
Kubrick tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Kubrick is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kubrick misses with a few strikes there.
Cubbedge leaves Kubrick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kubrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kubrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cubbedge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Kubrick with an uppercut!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Kubrick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kubrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.
Kubrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Kubrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cubbedge with a body shot.
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kubrick is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, Kubrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubbedge wants to clinch up but Kubrick keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Kubrick sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cubbedge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kubrick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Cubbedge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge shoots for a takedown but Kubrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cubbedge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kubrick's waist but Kubrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cubbedge off to one side.
Kubrick looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Kubrick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cubbedge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kubrick manages to mount him! #T1#
Kubrick looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kubrick working the ground and pound effectively.
Kubrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Kubrick lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kubrick! Cubbedge is hurt baaadly! Kubrick is firing away with more strikes - Cubbedge is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Kubrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Stanley Kubrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Dominance VII     
Date:   Mar 17, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into Duff's guard.
Duff wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cubbedge manages to pass to side control.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Duff pushes Cubbedge off looking to stand but Cubbedge dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.
Duff is trying to stand back up but Cubbedge is controlling him
Cubbedge looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cubbedge prevents Duff from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Cubbedge 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.#T1#
Duff is trying to escape back to his feet but Cubbedge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cubbedge prevents Duff from escaping the position.
Cubbedge staying calm.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cubbedge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duff is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Danny Duff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff misses with a lunging right hand #KD2#
and Cubbedge counters with a crisp one two that drops Duff! Cubbedge thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Duff to his feet! Duff is in big trouble!#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into the clinch successfully.
Cubbedge missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duff did well to prevent Cubbedge getting side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Cubbedge is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Duff misses with a left hand
and Cubbedge counters with a series of strikes. Duff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cubbedge slips a jab from Duff.#T3##CL2#
Cubbedge has Duff up against the cage in a clinch.
Duff throws a punch but it's blocked by Cubbedge . #TD2#
Cubbedge pulls guard successfully.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Duff wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cubbedge 's closed guard. He's half up but Cubbedge has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cubbedge pivots and extends the arm, Duff falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cubbedge ! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: WPFA: Dominance VI     
Date:   Mar 03, 2020
#R1#
Cubbedge lands a body shot.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keskinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Keskinen wants to counter the offense by Cubbedge and move into the clinch position.
Cubbedge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cubbedge swats away the attempt to clinch by Keskinen.#CL2#
Keskinen moves into the clinch successfully.
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskinen with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Keskinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keskinen misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge fails with a takedown attempt.
Keskinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cubbedge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keskinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keskinen's waist but Keskinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cubbedge off to one side. #T1#
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keskinen.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but Keskinen is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Keskinen moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Keskinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cubbedge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keskinen blocks a jab.
Keskinen swinging wildly here.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge cracks Keskinen with a good jab.
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Cubbedge rushes Keskinen and presses him up against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Cubbedge tightens his grip and picks Keskinen up, before dumping him to the ground. Keskinen manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cubbedge is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Keskinen trying to control the position.
Keskinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Keskinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Cubbedge seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Keskinen for as long as he can get away with.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keskinen.
Come on Cubbedge - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keskinen lands with a right to the head.
Keskinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cubbedge controls his hands.
Keskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keskinen tries to stall but Cubbedge uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T4#
Keskinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen missing with knees to the body.
Keskinen missing with knees to the body.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but Cubbedge blocks it. #BC#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Keskinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Keskinen wants to counter with a clinch but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keskinen.
Cubbedge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Keskinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keskinen takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge throws a right hand that Keskinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Keskinen also avoids with ease.
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!
Cubbedge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Keskinen.
Keskinen tries to counter with a clinch but Cubbedge shakes him off and moves away.
Keskinen tries to clinch but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Keskinen digs a good body shot into Cubbedge 's ribs.
Cubbedge looks to land a left hand but Keskinen moved out of range nicely.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - Keskinen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bart Cubbedge 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cubbedge moves out of range of the strikes.
Keskinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Keskinen is just out of range.#CL2#
Keskinen rushes Cubbedge and presses him up against the cage.
Keskinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cubbedge is defending well for now.
Cubbedge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keskinen is pushing Cubbedge up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cubbedge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Keskinen prevents it. #TD#
Cubbedge lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but Keskinen defending well.
Keskinen wants to control but Cubbedge is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Cubbedge there.
Cubbedge working the head and body with strikes.
Keskinen is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Keskinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge . #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Keskinen defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Cubbedge is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keskinen taking some punishment here, with Cubbedge in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cubbedge connects with a nice short shot to Keskinen's temple.
Cubbedge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Keskinen won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Keskinen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cubbedge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cubbedge continues to stall.#SUB#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Keskinen sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Keskinen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Keskinen is in trouble now - Cubbedge has advanced to mount!
Cubbedge is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Cubbedge throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Keskinen has his hands clasped together but Cubbedge breaks the hold and Keskinen is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Cubbedge !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio     
Date:   Feb 08, 2020
#R1#
Bobblehead misses with a straight left.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
A left and a right from Bobblehead both land. Nice combination.
Cubbedge throws a hook but Bobblehead blocks it.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Bobblehead swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bobblehead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Bobblehead misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bobblehead scores with a punch to the head.
Cubbedge misses with a looping left.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBobblehead.
Cubbedge misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown. Bobblehead tries to sprawl out of it but Cubbedge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bobblehead manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bobblehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Bobblehead.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
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!
Cubbedge tries to get into range but Bobblehead steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Cubbedge ! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bobblehead scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Bobblehead!
Bobby Bobblehead decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Bahaly tries to clinch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Bahaly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Bahaly is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cubbedge .
Bahaly wants to clinch.#TD#
Cubbedge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bahaly was covering up waiting for the punch and Cubbedge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge passes into half guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Bahaly is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Cubbedge content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Bahaly looking for submissions off his back.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura here.
Cubbedge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bahaly tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
Cubbedge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Cubbedge works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cubbedge but it's paid off an Bahaly is forced to tap! Nice work by Cubbedge .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Madness Clown Chao 17     
Date:   Dec 22, 2019
#R1#
A combination from Taranin does no damage.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Cubbedge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taranin to the mat! Taranin manages to get full guard.
Cubbedge passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin trying to remain calm as Cubbedge controls from the top position.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Taranin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taranin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taranin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Taranin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taranin wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
Cubbedge trying to control from Taranin's half guard. Taranin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Taranin throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taranin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Cubbedge controls Taranin momentarily but Taranin frees himself.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard but Taranin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Taranin in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taranin grinds an elbow into Cubbedge 's temple.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Taranin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cubbedge , who protects the arm well. #T3#
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Cubbedge is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cubbedge regains half guard.
Cubbedge strikes from the bottom but Taranin passes into mount!
Cubbedge is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Meathead Garage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Cubbedge tries to hold on but Taranin pushes him away.
Taranin looking to finish Cubbedge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cubbedge !
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Taranin working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Taranin cracks Cubbedge with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Eternity 1: Origin Story     
Date:   Nov 23, 2019
#R1#
Reinikainen stuffs the takedown.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Reinikainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Reinikainen connects with a leg kick. Cubbedge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reinikainen scores with a hook to the body. Cubbedge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reinikainen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge throws a counter combo.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reinikainen throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Reinikainen's belly button to the back.
Reinikainen lunges at Cubbedge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cubbedge 's hand.
Reinikainen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reinikainen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cubbedge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reinikainen.
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!
Reinikainen avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Reinikainen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cubbedge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cubbedge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cubbedge tries to clinch there but Reinikainen circles away.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Reinikainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Reinikainen's ribcage but misses.
Reinikainen throws a hook but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Cubbedge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Artturi Reinikainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reinikainen cracks Cubbedge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reinikainen thows a leg kick but Cubbedge checks it #TD2#
and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control.
Cubbedge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reinikainen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SUB2#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Reinikainen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cubbedge 's guard! Nice work there by Reinikainen!
We've been hearing that Reinikainen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Reinikainen connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reinikainen postures up and lands a big shot to Cubbedge 's brow. #ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!
Reinikainen 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.
Reinikainen works over Cubbedge with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Can Reinikainen finish him?#T2#
Reinikainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Reinikainen loads up on a big left hand. Cubbedge felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Reinikainen looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Cubbedge can't hide his disappointment, as Reinikainen celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artturi Reinikainen!
After the fight, Artturi Reinikainen 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.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 96     
Date:   Nov 01, 2019
#R1#
Way misses with a straight left.
Way blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Way misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Way. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Way checks a leg kick.
Way tries to clinch up.
Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Way keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Way wants to slow Cubbedge down by chopping away at his legs.
Way throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Way really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Well, if Cubbedge 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.
Way pushes Cubbedge off looking to stand but Cubbedge dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Way is defending against the submission attempts here by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge winds up and cracks Way with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge moves nicely into side control.
Cubbedge in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Way prevents Cubbedge from improving position.
Cubbedge has knee on belly momentarily but Way bucks him off and regains half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Way is working from the bottom.
Way won't allow Cubbedge to pass to mount. #T3##SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Way doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wants to control but Way is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge is really struggling to control Way but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Way's coach down at Deep waters was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Way's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Way misses with a left hand #CL#
and Cubbedge counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Cubbedge 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Way.#TD#
Cubbedge scores with a takedown into Way's guard.
Cubbedge stays in close to Way's body and controls the position.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Way wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge drags him back down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Way is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Way does no damage.
Way keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Way fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cubbedge checks it well.
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Way.#TD#
Cubbedge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Way bucks up and tries to throw Cubbedge off but instead Cubbedge has got his back!
Cubbedge is looking to control Way but Way is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Way wants to get back to his feet.
Way prevents Cubbedge from getting a body triangle.#T1##SUB#
Way preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cubbedge .
Way covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Way defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cubbedge struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cubbedge controlling the positon.#SUB#
Cubbedge working for the choke.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Way 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 Cubbedge gets his way! #SUB#
Way is having to fend off submission attempts from Cubbedge , who is looking to sink in the choke. Cubbedge doesn't have the hooks in though and Way manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Way can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Way content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Cubbedge has locked up a guillotine! Cubbedge 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Way is holding on here and Cubbedge must be using up a lot of energy. Way has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Cubbedge gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Skrap Fights 88     
Date:   Oct 04, 2019
#R1#
Alzamora wants to land a leg kick but Cubbedge is out of range.
Alzamora checks a low kick from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks to land a right hand but Alzamora moved out of range.
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzamora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cubbedge jabs Alzamora to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alzamora circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge shoots in for a double leg but Alzamora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cubbedge tries to bum rush Alzamora with a series of wild strikes but Alzamora uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alzamora swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzamora.
Cubbedge connects with a looping right hand.
Cubbedge throws a lazy right hand but Alzamora sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alzamora looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Alzamora avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alzamora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Alzamora lands with a kick to the ribs. #T1#
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzamora counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Cubbedge misses
and Alzamora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzamora smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Alzamora weaves into range and cracks Cubbedge right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cubbedge goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Alzamora is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Alzamora!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andre Alzamora thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

 

Event: Skrap Fights 73     
Date:   Aug 16, 2019
#R1#
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick and Zonta moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge throws a series of punches but Zonta avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zonta sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zonta wants to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Zonta dodges it nicely.
Zonta is looking to escape.
Cubbedge is keen to just control but Zonta is a slippery customer.
Cubbedge stops Zonta from getting back to his feet.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Zonta is defending the position.
Zonta looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zonta tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zonta is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Zonta is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Zonta is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt. #CL#
Zonta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zonta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zonta trying to stall but Cubbedge improves his position.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Zonta.
Zonta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cubbedge 's elbow.
Zonta misses with the head strike.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain a safe position but Zonta gets an underhook and turns Cubbedge into the ropes.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cubbedge avoids it.
Zonta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zonta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Cubbedge avoids a wild elbow strike from Zonta.#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks from the clinch.
Zonta looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a takedown but Zonta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cubbedge 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peter Zonta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zonta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Zonta has closed the distance and engaged Cubbedge in a clinch.
Cubbedge wants a takedown but no success here.
Zonta throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cubbedge blocks it with crossed arms.
Zonta doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Cubbedge wants the takedown. Zonta is fighting it off but Cubbedge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zonta's guard against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zonta is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Zonta uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Cubbedge avoids the body shot from Zonta.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the body
and Zonta counters with a right hand to the body.
Cubbedge lands a jab.
Cubbedge throws a head kick but Zonta moves out of range. #T3#
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from Zonta.
Zonta stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zonta stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zonta dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
A shot to the liver by Cubbedge . Beautiful body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zonta misses the target.
Zonta lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
It looked like Zonta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cubbedge .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
A slow jab from Cubbedge misses its intended target.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A combination from Cubbedge does no damage.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes Zonta back into the ropes.
Cubbedge lands a right hand.
Zonta is working Cubbedge over against the ropes.#BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Zonta blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cubbedge checks a low kick from Zonta.
Cubbedge lands a front kick.
Cubbedge throws a leg kick but Zonta moved away.
Zonta is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zonta throws a good cross that connects.
Zonta throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zonta scores with a shot to the body.
Zonta is looking to clinch but Cubbedge is avoiding it.
Zonta throws a body shot but no joy.
Cubbedge scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
Cubbedge tries to keep at a distance but Zonta has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zonta stops a takedown attempt from Cubbedge .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Peter Zonta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cubbedge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zonta defends well and Cubbedge ends up having to push Zonta into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zonta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zonta moves out of range of the body kick.
Bart Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cubbedge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zonta was well out of range. Poor timing from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with the combination. #CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and pushes Zonta back into the ropes.
Zonta trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zonta's waist but Zonta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cubbedge off to one side.
Cubbedge darts in trying to clinch
and Zonta counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cubbedge thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with Zonta.
Cubbedge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zonta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Zonta misses its target.
Peter Zonta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Cubbedge .#T1#
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zonta is just out of range.
Zonta throws a shot from downtown. Cubbedge moves away and avoids it.
Zonta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge shoots in but Zonta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cubbedge misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Zonta misses.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zonta stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Cubbedge closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zonta avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
Zonta tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cubbedge avoids it.
Nice body punch from Zonta - that landed with a thud.
Zonta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zonta misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Cubbedge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zonta but Zonta pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zonta throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zonta.
Cubbedge walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zonta slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zonta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zonta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zonta is looking to wear down Cubbedge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zonta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zonta wants it to stay on the feet.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looks like Zonta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zonta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zonta.#T3#
Cubbedge throws a head kick that misses.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt - Zonta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cubbedge tries for a takedown but Zonta circles away easily
and Zonta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zonta tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zonta to the ground. Zonta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zonta. Cubbedge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zonta.
Zonta cracks a nice hook into Cubbedge 's ribs.
Cubbedge lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zonta at a distance.
Zonta misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zonta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Cubbedge is predictable there
and Zonta counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cubbedge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zonta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Zonta avoids the body shot from Cubbedge .
Zonta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Zonta does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zonta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cubbedge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zonta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zonta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peter Zonta is winning the standup battle so far.
Cubbedge misses with a low kick.
Zonta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cubbedge was well out of range. Poor timing from Zonta.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Zonta sprawls well.
It looked like Zonta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zonta checks the leg kick.
Zonta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zonta keeps the fight on the outside.
Zonta looks to score with a jab to the body but Cubbedge is just out of range.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zonta circles away quickly and effectively.
Cubbedge takes one on the button.#ROC#
Cubbedge is rocked!#CL#
Zonta closes the distance and pushes Cubbedge back into the ropes.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Zonta finish him?
Zonta scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cubbedge is trying to drag Zonta to the mat but Zonta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Zonta dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zonta throws a pinpoint strike between Cubbedge 's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Cubbedge crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Zonta scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Zonta!
After winning the bout, Peter Zonta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 62     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Cubbedge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Woods.
It looked like Cubbedge was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cubbedge avoids the head kick by Woods.
Cubbedge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
JJ Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Woods throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Cubbedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cubbedge blocking some punches.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cubbedge .
A bit of stalling here from Cubbedge .
Woods tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Woods avoiding damage. #TD#
Cubbedge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Woods regains guard immediately.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Woods wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Woods keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Woods wants to hit a switch here but Cubbedge passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Woods there!
Woods keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Woods 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.#T2#
Woods bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Woods stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Cubbedge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cubbedge 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#
Woods is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woods is pressing down on Cubbedge 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Woods is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Woods swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Woods looking for a sweep. Not yet Woods, not yet.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Cubbedge postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it.
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cubbedge trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom. #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.
Woods bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard. #REVB#
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Cubbedge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woods can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woods wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Woods must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cubbedge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Woods.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but JJ Woods will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Woods.
Cubbedge checks a leg kick.
Cubbedge is looking to counter the offense by Woods and move into the clinch.
Woods throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woods misses with a leg kick.
Jab by Woods.
Woods throws a half hearted mid kick.
Woods throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Cubbedge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Woods connects with a leg kick. Cubbedge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Woods throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Woods wants to improve his position but instead Cubbedge has moved into half guard.
Woods has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Woods is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Woods!
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Woods wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Woods is trying to escape the mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a guillotine from mount but Woods frees his head quite easily.
Woods bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Woods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Woods is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Woods slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Woods throws a big right hand that misses.
Woods throwing strikes but missing.
Woods is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard. #REVR#
Woods seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Woods's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cubbedge trying to control but Woods is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge stops Woods from standing up. #T3#
Cubbedge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
Woods is looking to improve his position.
Woods keeps trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working. #SUB#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woods sees it coming and defends easily.
Woods trying to control here.
Cubbedge not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cubbedge stalling.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg. #T4#
Woods is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Woods trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cubbedge not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woods is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Woods sees it coming and defends easily.
Cubbedge stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Woods lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Woods.
Woods explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Woods misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woods gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Cubbedge decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Woods's guard.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Woods working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge advances position into side control!
Woods is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge is looking to take a break and control but Woods is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Cubbedge has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Woods tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cubbedge putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cubbedge with a couple of short strikes.
Cubbedge looking to control but Woods is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Woods wants to control but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Woods prevents Cubbedge from getting a body triangle.#T2#
Cubbedge has the hooks in. Woods is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Woods is trying to get back to his feet but Cubbedge has full control of the position and if anything, Woods has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Woods trying to control the hands but Cubbedge won't let him.
Cubbedge is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Woods trying to control the hands but Cubbedge breaks the grip.
Cubbedge lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Cubbedge . #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Woods knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Woods for a finish.
Cubbedge controlling well, preventing Woods from escaping the position.
Woods turns into Cubbedge and is now in his guard. #T3#
Cubbedge keeping moving, preventing Woods from controlling successfully.
Woods tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Woods in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Woods in close.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge has Woods pulled in close to control his posture.
Woods missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cubbedge wants to sweep but no luck.
Woods is looking to work some ground and pound but Cubbedge has wrist control.
Cubbedge looking to control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Woods throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Woods accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Woods wants to control from the top but Cubbedge keeps moving.
Cubbedge looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Woods moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Woods works Cubbedge 's body with a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Cubbedge as he checks the leg kick.
As Woods looks to move away, Cubbedge throws a big counter combo but Woods just gets out of the way.
Woods throws a push kick but Cubbedge slaps the foot to one side.
JJ Woods is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woods misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bart Cubbedge .
I think Cubbedge 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Bart Cubbedge !
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Bart Cubbedge !

Bart Cubbedge wins by majority decision!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 52     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
King lands a glancing blow to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
King sizes up Cubbedge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
King lands a slapping body shot.
King jabs Cubbedge right on the nose. Cubbedge blinks but takes it well.
Cubbedge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head.
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!
King moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick misses from King. #T1#
Cubbedge dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cubbedge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King misses the jab.
Cubbedge blocks a jab.
King misses with a right hand #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King is looking to get back to is feet but Cubbedge passes into side control.
Cubbedge controlling from side mount.
King is trying to buck Cubbedge off.#T2##ES2#
King sneaks out the side door and pushes Cubbedge away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lamont King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cubbedge ducks under a wild hook from King.
King misses the jab.
Cubbedge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
King misses with a straight left.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cubbedge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge stops King from standing up. #T4#
Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but King has wrist control.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cubbedge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
King misses with a looping right.
Cubbedge tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
King throws a hook but Cubbedge blocks it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cubbedge .#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont King dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from King finds it's way through Cubbedge 's defenses.
King misses with an uppercut. Cubbedge saw that one coming.
Cubbedge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cubbedge at a distance.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for King! #SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cubbedge creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cubbedge 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
King is trying to stand.
Well, if Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Cubbedge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
King misses with an uppercut.
Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a front kick that sends Cubbedge stumbling back into the ropes.
Lamont King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King throws the left hand but Cubbedge avoids the punch easily.
King scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cubbedge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King pushes Cubbedge off but Cubbedge dives into side control. #T3#
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cubbedge 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cubbedge slows the pace down in half guard.
King is trying to stand back up but Cubbedge is controlling him
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Cubbedge lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Cubbedge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King is looking to escape.
King has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. King says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont King will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
King throws a body punch but Cubbedge moves out of range.
King misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
King is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
King wants to stand up but Cubbedge is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
King keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
King is looking to stand up but Cubbedge isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from King.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cubbedge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Cubbedge moves into range and clinches up with King.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cubbedge backwards.
Cubbedge has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
King wants to break free but Cubbedge has control. #BC2#
King manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a looping overhand right but Cubbedge ducks down to avoid it.
Cubbedge feinted with a counter takedown.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick
and Cubbedge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge moves out of range as King strikes.
Cubbedge is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from King.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into King's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
King trying to keep a closed guard but Cubbedge is proving a slippery customer.
Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
Lamont King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cubbedge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Cubbedge prevents King from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Cubbedge counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
King is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cubbedge is controlling him.
Bart Cubbedge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge working some strikes from top position.
Cubbedge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bart Cubbedge .
I think King 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Lamont King!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Lamont King!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Lamont King!

Lamont King wins by unanimous decision!

Lamont King very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 46     
Date:   May 10, 2019
#R1#
Silvera works Cubbedge 's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Silvera misses.
Cubbedge dives in and grabs Silvera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvera pushes down on Cubbedge 's head and hops out.
Joao Silvera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silvera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cubbedge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice combination there by Silvera.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silvera.
Silvera avoids a kick to the body. #TD#
Cubbedge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silvera manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cubbedge passes Silvera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cubbedge drops an elbow to the side of Silvera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silvera keeps working.
Silvera has hold of Cubbedge 's hands but Cubbedge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silvera 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.
Silvera tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Silvera is defending it quite comfortably.
Silvera tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silvera is refusing to be controlled, as Cubbedge sits in half guard.
Silvera wants to get back to his feet.
Silvera is trying to escape back to his feet but Cubbedge uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Silvera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Silvera is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cubbedge throws an elbow but Silvera slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Silvera is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cubbedge is controlling him well.
Cubbedge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Silvera tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Cubbedge landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silvera really wants to buck Cubbedge off and get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cubbedge tries to control but Silvera wriggling away.
Silvera is really trying hard to get back to his feet. #T3#
Cubbedge lands with some strikes.#SUB#
Cubbedge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silvera to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silvera shrugs it off. #SUB#
Cubbedge 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. Silvera turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Cubbedge off and cradles Silvera's limp body as Cubbedge celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Skrap Fights 37     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Anderson jabs at Cubbedge 's body.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cubbedge throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cubbedge misses with a wild combination.
Cubbedge looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Cubbedge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cubbedge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cubbedge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cubbedge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cubbedge misses with a kick to the body
and Anderson counters with a straight that turns Cubbedge 's legs to rubber! Anderson pushes forward with more strikes and Cubbedge goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Anderson!

 

Event: Skrap Fights 31     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Cubbedge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trecozze misses with a wild combination.
Cubbedge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cubbedge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trecozze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cubbedge wants to counter the offense by Trecozze and move into the clinch position.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Trecozze went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Trecozze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cubbedge .
Trecozze throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trecozze misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge misses with a kick to the body.
Trecozze blocks the body kick.
Cubbedge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bart Cubbedge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Cubbedge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trecozze was covering up waiting for the punch and Cubbedge finishes the takedown easily into 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.
Cubbedge advances to half guard. #T1#
Trecozze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Cubbedge is trying for a kimura here. Trecozze looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Cubbedge wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !
Gino Trecozze was interviewed post fight and said 'And so I've lost. It sucks but that's what happened. I promise I'll back, stronger than ever! '.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 22: MFer vs Trump     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Cubbedge throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmour is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gilmour throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cubbedge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gilmour looks to throw the jab but Cubbedge is out of range.
Cubbedge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gilmour.
Cubbedge stuns Gilmour with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gilmour misses with a wild combination.
Cubbedge tries to clinch but Gilmour is having none of it. #CL#
Cubbedge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gilmour is looking for a takedown.
Gilmour misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cubbedge .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick from Cubbedge misses #TD2#
and Gilmour counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cubbedge won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilmour misses with the ground and pound.
Cubbedge is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Gilmour is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Gilmour working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gilmour is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Gilmour wants to sweep but no luck.
Gilmour controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gilmour holds on and takes a little breather.
Gilmour keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cubbedge 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gilmour can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gilmour really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cubbedge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gilmour knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gilmour trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gilmour tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Gilmour defends the submission attempt.
Gilmour is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Gilmour 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.
Gilmour trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is trying to control the action in half guard but Gilmour is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge works his way into side control. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to get an arm triangle but Gilmour is defending well.
Cubbedge lands an elbow. #SUB#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gilmour tries to buck Cubbedge off but Cubbedge is having none of it.#T4#
Gilmour is trying to control Cubbedge 's posture but Cubbedge avoids it.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Gilmour is working from the bottom.
Gilmour tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cubbedge slows the pace down.
Gilmour is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Gilmour is working away. #SUB#
Cubbedge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cubbedge lunges at Gilmour with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilmour's hand. #TD#
Cubbedge drives through with a takedown into Gilmour's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilmour can do to turn this around?
Gilmour is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Gilmour is looking for a triangle here but Cubbedge uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gilmour can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cubbedge in the domination position with Gilmour hanging on.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilmour keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cubbedge tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gilmour is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Gilmour struggling a bit here.
Gilmour tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cubbedge throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gilmour, who protects the arm well.
Gilmour tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cubbedge wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gilmour wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound from side control.
Gilmour can't do much from the bottom here.
Cubbedge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T2##SUB#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilmour wants to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Gilmour is being controlled here.
Gilmour struggling a bit here.
Gilmour gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Cubbedge tries to control but Gilmour wriggling away.
Gilmour wants to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge with good strikes from the mount here!
Gilmour is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T3##SUB#
Cubbedge is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gilmour to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gilmour shrugs it off.
Gilmour taking shots to the head.
Cubbedge dominating with strikes here.
Cubbedge throwing strikes here but Gilmour is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Gilmour is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gilmour tries to hold on but Cubbedge pushes him away.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gilmour is looking to escape.
Cubbedge takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Gilmour trying to control the action but Cubbedge just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Gilmour is in bad spot here.
Cubbedge trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cubbedge lands strikes to the head.
Cubbedge lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gilmour.
Cubbedge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cubbedge tries to keep control of the position but Gilmour is staying busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gilmour trying to control the position but Cubbedge manages to sink in the hooks.
Cubbedge seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cubbedge wants to control but Gilmour is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Cubbedge is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gilmour has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Cubbedge working for a choke but Gilmour is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that second round.
That's time! Cubbedge 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Danga de danga de dang - Cubbedge scores with a four punch combination!
Cubbedge scores with a hook to the body. Gilmour takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cubbedge throws a chopping leg kick but Gilmour manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gilmour changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown into Gilmour's guard.
Cubbedge advances to half guard.
Gilmour trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Gilmour is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmour is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gilmour trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Cubbedge seems content to control.#SUB#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gilmour sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Gilmour trying to control but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Gilmour wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gilmour tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gilmour does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cubbedge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Gilmour is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Gilmour has given up his back here.
Gilmour is in bad spot here. #SUB#
Gilmour showing good submission defense here.
Gilmour staying busy and making it hard for Cubbedge to control.
Gilmour tries to break free.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Cubbedge working for the choke.
Cubbedge misses with punches from the back.
Cubbedge not allowing Gilmour to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cubbedge 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke. #T3#
Gilmour trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Cubbedge is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cubbedge is not going to allow Gilmour to sit and survive in this position.
Roland Gilmour has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a rear naked choke. Gilmour is not defending it well and Cubbedge has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Gilmour refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Gilmour's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Skrap Fights 15     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1##CL#
Cubbedge darts in and clinches Way up against the ropes.#BC#
Cubbedge manages to break the clinch.
Way misses with a wild combination.
Way throws a jab but it's blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#TD#
Way gets caught flat footed, as Cubbedge shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cubbedge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Way is working from the bottom.
Way working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Way keeps moving.
Cubbedge is really struggling to control Way but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Cubbedge throws a big right hand that misses.
Cubbedge with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cubbedge with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Way keeping full guard, as Cubbedge tries to pass.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge '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.
Cubbedge wants to control but Way is keeping him busy. #T2#
Cubbedge throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Way works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Cubbedge wants to control but Way is keeping him busy.
Cubbedge working Way over with strikes.
Cubbedge is looking to advance position but Way won't allow it.
Cubbedge not doing much here. #T3#
Cubbedge passes the guard and advances to mount!
Way really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cubbedge looking to control but Way is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cubbedge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cubbedge misses with a head shot.
Cubbedge trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4##SUB#
Cubbedge working for a submission but Way is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Cubbedge looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cubbedge takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cubbedge wants to control the pace but Way is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Cubbedge clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD2#
Way drops Cubbedge with a beautiful combination! Cubbedge stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Way is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Cubbedge is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Bart Cubbedge has been cut.
Cubbedge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cubbedge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Way paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Way connects with a nice cross there... Cubbedge is looking wobbly and Way recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Cubbedge to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Way jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). No Way!

 

Event: TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 17, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 2333 p4p, 265 weight class) and Aldo Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!




180 cm
20 yrs
166 lbs



188 cm
33 yrs
189 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Aldo Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Aafke Stam.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.

Cubbedge closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (0) Pitbull

Cubbedge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitbull has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cubbedge but great work by Pitbull.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Pitbull
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pitbull tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pitbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Cubbedge '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.
Pitbull controlling from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cubbedge is letting Pitbull control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pitbull's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pitbull slows the pace down in half guard.
Cubbedge won't allow Pitbull to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge trying to control here.
Pitbull trying to control the pace.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cubbedge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pitbull sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Pitbull is very close to passing his half guard.

Cubbedge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pitbull pulls his head out easily.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pitbull is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Pitbull's head to control him but Pitbull postures up.
Pitbull controlling the action here.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Pitbull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull trying to pass the guard but Cubbedge defending well.
Cubbedge gets full guard.
Pitbull trying to control the position from guard on top but Cubbedge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pitbull controls the pace.
Let's hope that Pitbull 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.
Cubbedge is trying to keep Pitbull in close.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (4) Pitbull
Pitbull wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.
Cubbedge is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitbull takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pitbull 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.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.

Cubbedge drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitbull looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitbull looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitbull!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (8) Pitbull

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cubbedge is not content to let Pitbull control the position.
Cubbedge tries to buck Pitbull off but Pitbull is having none of it.
Cubbedge struggling a bit here.
Cubbedge prevents Pitbull from moving into mount.
Cubbedge is looking to reverse the position.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the position but Pitbull is controlling the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to improve his position.
Cubbedge trying to control but Pitbull flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (6) vs (11) Pitbull
Pitbull keeps control of the position as Cubbedge tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Pitbull is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cubbedge has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pitbull gets his hands free as Cubbedge looks to control.
Cubbedge is keeping busy.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Pitbull just sinks the hooks in.

Pitbull looking for the choke from the back.
Pitbull controls the position.
Cubbedge is really stuck here.
Pitbull controls the position.
I really don't envy Cubbedge right now.
Cubbedge is working hard here to advance position.
Pitbull has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cubbedge 's body.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge tries to break free.
Cubbedge just trying to survive but Pitbull is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Cubbedge rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pitbull in particular looking to stall.
Pitbull prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.
Cubbedge wants to improve his position but Pitbull is controlling well.
Pitbull is taking a breather. Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Pitbull perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pitbull looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitbull is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pitbull tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cubbedge is looking to control Pitbull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Cubbedge regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Pitbull is proving a slippery customer.
Pitbull not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge has his foot on Pitbull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pitbull works his way back into a safe position though.

Cubbedge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pitbull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pitbull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge is breathing heavily.
Pitbull stands and throws Cubbedge 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (6) vs (14) Pitbull
Cubbedge prevents Pitbull from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Cubbedge 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pitbull tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cubbedge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pitbull advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Cubbedge (6) vs (16) Pitbull

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Pitbull's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pitbull wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Cubbedge can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pitbull controlling the position easily from mount.
Cubbedge working to try and regain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pitbull wins on points by 16 to 6.

 

Event: Skrap Fights 9     
Date:   Dec 15, 2018
#R1#
Scott dodges the punch combination from Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Cubbedge dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scott. That did some damage!#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Scott is trying to defend but Cubbedge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Scott manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cubbedge keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Cubbedge won't allow it.
Scott blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cubbedge prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.
Cubbedge trying to land knees to the body.
Scott avoiding damage as Cubbedge throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott working hard to break the clinch.
Cubbedge prevents Scott from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Scott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scott is trying to break free.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cubbedge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scott can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scott wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Cubbedge has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scott regains guard immediately.
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.
Scott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Scott is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cubbedge dives into side control.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound.
Cubbedge happy to just control the position for now.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Cubbedge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Scott tries to escape but Cubbedge is in control.
Scott is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Cubbedge has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Scott is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cubbedge yanks on the arm and Scott is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cubbedge .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2     
Date:   Dec 09, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 3272 p4p, 353 weight class) and Leondardo Song (ranked 4966 p4p, 466 weight class). Song has chosen Oldboy OST - The Last Waltz as his entrance music. Bart Cubbedge had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business




180 cm
20 yrs
166 lbs



180 cm
19 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leondardo Song!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Song shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cubbedge but Cubbedge pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Song is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cubbedge 's half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Song
Song is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cubbedge reverses the position - he's now on top in Song's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (2) Song

Song has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cubbedge 's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (2) vs (4) Song
Cubbedge trying to keep a closed guard but Song is proving a slippery customer.

Song avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is keeping the position.

Cubbedge is looking for a triangle but Song pushes his legs off easily.
Song sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Song avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cubbedge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Song defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Song is pushing down on Cubbedge 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cubbedge is fighting to maintain full guard but Song has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Song is trying to control. Cubbedge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Song is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.

Song is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Song is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control but Song is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Cubbedge looking for submissions off his back.

Song is working for a kimura but Cubbedge is defending it quite comfortably.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Song passes into half guard.

Song seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Cubbedge won't allow Song to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cubbedge is looking to control Song's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cubbedge avoid being mounted?
Song is looking to advance position but Cubbedge won't allow it.

Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Cubbedge is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cubbedge has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Song is working away from the top position though.
Cubbedge is looking to improve his position.
Song controlling the pace.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control but Song is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Song stalling away here and it's allowed Cubbedge to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Song pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cubbedge is keeping the position for now.
Song trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Song tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Song controls the pace.
Cubbedge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Song passes into half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Song is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge is pressing down on Song's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Song works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.

Song seems to be working for a kimura but Cubbedge defends the submission attempt.
Song wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cubbedge keeps working.

Song is working for a submission of some sort.
Cubbedge gets back to full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Song stays in close to Cubbedge 's body and controls the position.
Song pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Song wants to free his trapped foot but Cubbedge is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Song's head to control him but Song postures up.

Song is working for a submission of some sort.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Song wants to take a breather but Cubbedge is having none of it.
Cubbedge controlling the position well.
Cubbedge gets back to full guard.
Song trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Song controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cubbedge (4) vs (4) Song
Cubbedge 's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Song working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge won't allow Song to sweep him here.
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Song wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge pushes down on Song's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cubbedge trying to mount his opponent but Song defends it.

Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.

Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.

Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Song is trying to get back to full guard.
Song is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.
Song regains full guard. Nicely done.
Song can't keep his opponent in guard - Cubbedge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Song is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cubbedge is controlling the pace.

Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Song is looking to improve his position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well.
Song is looking to improve his position.

Song looking for submissions off his back.

Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.

Song has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cubbedge escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cubbedge !
Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (7) vs (4) Song
The referee asks Cubbedge politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cubbedge prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Song is looking for a sweep.
Song gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cubbedge is controlling the pace.
Cubbedge wants to pass to mount but Song is defending the position.
Song trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Cubbedge seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.
Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cubbedge takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.

 

Event: TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1     
Date:   Dec 08, 2018

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 3933 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Cubbedge (ranked 3263 p4p, 352 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




180 cm
30 yrs
183 lbs



180 cm
20 yrs
166 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tom Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bart Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Jones has Cubbedge up against the cage in a clinch.

Jones pulls guard effortlessly.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones controlling the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Cubbedge being controlled here momentarily.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Cubbedge sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cubbedge trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones controls Cubbedge momentarily but Cubbedge frees himself.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cubbedge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones pulls Cubbedge in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones has Cubbedge pulled in close to control his posture.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones is trying to control the position but Cubbedge postures up.
Cubbedge showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Jones 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: Jones (2) vs (0) Cubbedge
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones stalling.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Cubbedge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Cubbedge is defending well.
Jones not doing much here.
Cubbedge wants to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge trying to control but Jones postures up.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cubbedge trying to control from the bottom.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cubbedge makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cubbedge .
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Cubbedge being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones postures up.
Cubbedge keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Cubbedge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.

Cubbedge looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cubbedge is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cubbedge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cubbedge 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.

Cubbedge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cubbedge can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jones controls the pace.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
Jones pushes down on Cubbedge 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (0) Cubbedge
Jones controlling his opponent.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails to advance to Cubbedge 's back.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cubbedge is trying to escape the mount.
Cubbedge is still trying to improve position.
Cubbedge is controlling an arm, preventing Jones from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cubbedge has given up his back here. Will Jones look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (8) vs (0) Cubbedge
Jones is trying to stick to Cubbedge 's back but Cubbedge is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cubbedge .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (8) vs (2) Cubbedge

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge 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.
Jones wants to sweep here but Cubbedge controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones has control of Cubbedge 's left arm, preventing Cubbedge from doing any damage.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Cubbedge 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.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cubbedge is one step ahead there.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones pulls Cubbedge in to control the position.
Cubbedge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Jones has his hands clasped together around Cubbedge 's back. He's all about the action.

Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.

Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cubbedge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cubbedge to get the leverage.
Cubbedge is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cubbedge is controlling the pace.
Jones is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is doing well to control the position and prevent Cubbedge from advancing to side control.

Cubbedge in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cubbedge !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 21, 2018
#R1#
Greene bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Greene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Cubbedge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cubbedge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've been hearing reports that Cubbedge has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Cubbedge pulls Greene into guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cubbedge working a defensive guard here.
Greene throws a big elbow that misses.
Greene connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greene's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Cubbedge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greene dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Greene must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cubbedge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene stands up over Cubbedge , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cubbedge is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Greene keeps moving. #SUB2#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cubbedge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cubbedge content to stall in guard here.
Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.#T3#
Cubbedge pushing down on Greene's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily.
Greene is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cubbedge trying to control from Greene's half guard. Greene has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cubbedge advances to half guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Greene is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cubbedge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greene defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greene is just riding it out for now. Cubbedge eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Greene looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
Greene shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Greene misses with a low kick as Cubbedge jumps back.
Greene throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cubbedge 's waist but Cubbedge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greene off to one side.
Bart Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Greene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Greene looks for a takedown but Cubbedge sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Greene or perhaps it was just good defense by Cubbedge , which made it look bad.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Greene with the counter takedown but Cubbedge avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Greene will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Greene is breathing heavily.#TD#
Greene gets caught napping as Cubbedge dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
Cubbedge scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Cubbedge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cubbedge is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Cubbedge looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Greene with a nice head shot there.
Greene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Cubbedge looking to control.
Greene works over Cubbedge with some ground and pound from guard.
Cubbedge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greene's guard. #REVR#
Cubbedge is pushing down on Greene's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greene is fighting to maintain full guard but Cubbedge has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cubbedge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greene defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cubbedge in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cubbedge controlling the action here.
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Greene is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Cubbedge winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Greene actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying to work for a kimura but Greene is defending well.
Cubbedge looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cubbedge throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Greene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cubbedge doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cubbedge manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Cubbedge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Cubbedge trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Danny Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge defends it nicely.
Greene slips a jab and a cross from Cubbedge .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Cubbedge dominated that second 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!
#R3#
Cubbedge lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Danny Greene has been cut.
Cubbedge leaves Greene with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Greene goes for a double leg but Cubbedge avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cubbedge continues to drive forward.
Greene fails with a takedown attempt.
Bart Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Greene.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Greene with an uppercut!
Greene shoots for a takedown but Cubbedge saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy head kick and Greene moves out of range easily.
Greene walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bart Cubbedge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene blocks a head kick by Cubbedge .
Bart Cubbedge is winning the standup battle so far.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greene gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Cubbedge moves into the clinch.#BC#
Cubbedge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Greene looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cubbedge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Greene slips under a jab.
Greene takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cubbedge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cubbedge tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Cubbedge has closed the distance and engaged Greene in a clinch.
Cubbedge gets underhooks to prevent Greene's takedown attempt.
Cubbedge leaning against his opponent.
Greene wants to take the fight to the mat but Cubbedge manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Cubbedge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greene blocks a low kick nicely.
Greene shoots in and drives through. Cubbedge sprawls well.#TD#
Cubbedge shoots in and gets a takedown into Greene's guard.#T2#
Cubbedge passes Greene's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge seems to be looking for submissions.
Greene tries to roll over but Cubbedge keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge passes to side control. #T3#
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Cubbedge tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cubbedge works to advance to full mount. Greene defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cubbedge unloading with bombs!#SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar but Greene turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Greene.
Greene lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Greene throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cubbedge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Greene throwing strikes from guard but Cubbedge blocks nicely.
Cubbedge has control of Greene's left arm, preventing Greene from doing any damage.
Cubbedge has momentary wrist control but Greene slips an elbow through the middle.
Danny Greene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene throws an elbow that misses. Cubbedge uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greene's guard. Nice move by Cubbedge !#REVR#
Cubbedge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cubbedge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Cubbedge showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cubbedge 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Cubbedge !

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 12, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Spasov moves into the clinch.
Spasov slows down the pace here. #TD2#
Spasov has hold of one of Cubbedge 's legs. Cubbedge is fighting the takedown attempt but Spasov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cubbedge has a closed guard, preventing Spasov from standing up. #SU2#
Spasov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cubbedge doesn't manage to clinch there - Spasov circles away.
It seemed like Spasov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cubbedge doesn't manage to clinch there - Spasov circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cubbedge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cubbedge throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Spasov tries to keep at a distance but Cubbedge has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Spasov is trying to push Cubbedge away but Cubbedge has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Cubbedge wants the takedown. Spasov is fighting it off but Cubbedge persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spasov's guard against the cage.
Cubbedge trying to control but Spasov is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cubbedge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spasov looking for a sweep. Not yet Spasov, not yet.
Spasov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Spasov working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Cubbedge is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Spasov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Spasov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Spasov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cubbedge . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cubbedge trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Spasov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Spasov postures up. #SUB#
Cubbedge has his foot on Spasov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spasov works his way back into a safe position though.
Cubbedge trying to control the position here.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Spasov wants to stand but Cubbedge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cubbedge is trying to hold Spasov in close to prevent damage but Spasov has managed to pass into half guard.
Cubbedge is trying to maintain the position but Spasov is very close to passing his half guard.
Cubbedge keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Cubbedge slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cubbedge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Spasov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Cubbedge preventing the sweep.
Cubbedge wants to control from the top but Spasov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Spasov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cubbedge defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spasov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Spasov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Cubbedge drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cubbedge scores with punches from side control.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cubbedge cracks Spasov with a big right hand but Spasov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cubbedge advances to full mount. #SUB#
Cubbedge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spasov is on top in guard.
Spasov stopping the sweep attempt from Cubbedge .#T1#
Spasov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cubbedge controls Spasov momentarily but Spasov frees himself.
Cubbedge wants to get back to his feet but Spasov is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge looking for a sweep. Not yet Cubbedge , not yet.
Spasov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spasov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cubbedge is trying to control the position but Spasov postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick by Cubbedge misses
and Spasov counters with a left and a right that stings Cubbedge . #T3##TD#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spasov sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge wants to free his trapped foot but Spasov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spasov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Spasov is looking to improve his position.
Cubbedge controlling the pace.
Spasov is staying active underneath Cubbedge , who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cubbedge takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Spasov trying to control here.
Cubbedge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a submission of some sort.
Spasov wants to improve his position but Cubbedge is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spasov keeping hold of Cubbedge 's head, controlling as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Cubbedge . No joy for Spasov on that attempt.
Spasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cubbedge tries to avoid it but Spasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cubbedge to the ground. Cubbedge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Spasov sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Cubbedge .
Spasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bart Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Cubbedge scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Cubbedge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Spasov sprawls well initially but Cubbedge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Spasov is working away. #SUB#
Cubbedge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Spasov sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge prevents Spasov from improving his position.#SUB#
Cubbedge is working for a kimura but Spasov is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB#
Cubbedge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cubbedge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Cubbedge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spasov is just riding it out for now. Cubbedge eventually gives up the hold.
Cubbedge works his way into side control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Cubbedge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spasov, who protects the arm well.
Spasov can't do much from the bottom here.
Spasov trying to control but Cubbedge flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cubbedge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?
Spasov is covering up but some of the strikes from Cubbedge are getting through and doing damage. #SUB#
Cubbedge is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Spasov has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cubbedge has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Spasov taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cubbedge doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bart Cubbedge !

 

 
 
 
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