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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Garcia has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Arges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Garcia's guard.
Arges won't allow Garcia to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Arges might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Arges has managed to sneak the leg through.
Arges trying to mount his opponent but Garcia defends it. #T1#
Garcia wants to control but Arges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Arges manages to mount him!
Arges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is controlling an arm, preventing Arges from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Garcia wants to hold on but Arges pushes him away.
Arges controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Arges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Garcia is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Arges avoids the attempt from Garcia to control.
Arges controlling the pace for now.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arges wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Arges controlling the pace for now. #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.
Garcia is trying to escape the mount.
Garcia tries to improve his position but instead Arges has taken his back!
Arges controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia turns into Arges and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination. #TD2#
Arges shoots in and bounces Garcia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garcia is trying to hold Arges in close to prevent damage but Arges has managed to pass into half guard.
Arges trying to control the pace.
Arges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is trying to stand up here but Arges is controlling him well. #T1#
Arges not doing much here.
#SUB#
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arges in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Arges is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Garcia is in real trouble.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Arges has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Garcia is trying to stand back up.
Good control from Arges.#T3#
Garcia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arges's guard. Nice work there by Garcia.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but instead Arges has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Arges stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Arges controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Garcia is looking for a triangle here but Arges uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Garcia is letting Arges control him for a moment. #T4#
Arges works to advance to full mount. Garcia defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Arges prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Arges moves to the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arges controlling from the back.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Garcia gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arges passes Garcia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Arges is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia trying to control from the bottom.
Arges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arges is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Garcia looking for subs from the bottom but Arges mounts him!#T1#
Arges content just to control the position here.
Garcia tries to buck Arges off but Arges takes his back!
Garcia is trying to stand back up.
Arges is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Garcia right now.
Garcia is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Arges keeps control of the position easily here as Garcia tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Arges 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.#T3#
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Arges has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Garcia is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
More stalling from Arges.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Arges has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Arges controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Arges working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Maikinho Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Arges has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Arges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arges controls the action.
Arges with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Garcia can't escape the position.
Arges is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia is trying to get back to his feet but Arges has full control of the position and if anything, Garcia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gabriel Arges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Good control from Arges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arges 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arges!
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Event:
FFC Grappling 1
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 23310 p4p, 112 weight class) and Alex Cowboy (ranked 6857 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Cowboy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arges shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cowboy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (0) Cowboy
Arges sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cowboy controls Arges momentarily but Arges frees himself.
Arges looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges is fighting to break Cowboy's control of his arms but Cowboy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges wants to control from the top but Cowboy keeps moving.
Cowboy is trying to control the position but Arges postures up.
Cowboy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Arges haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Arges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowboy is keeping the position for now.
Arges is working hard here to advance position.
Arges controlling from the top position.
Cowboy working for submissions but it's allowed Arges to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Arges 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.
Arges is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Arges sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy is looking to sweep but instead, Arges has passed into half guard.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cowboy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cowboy trying to control from the bottom.
Cowboy keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Arges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arges is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arges is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cowboy! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (5) vs (0) Cowboy
Arges controlling his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arges can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowboy is looking to escape.
Cowboy is working to get back to half guard.
Arges can't control as he wanted to and Cowboy manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Arges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (8) vs (0) Cowboy
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy tries to reverse the position but Arges maintains control.
Arges looking to control but Cowboy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cowboy 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.
Cowboy is trying to get back to full guard.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Cowboy is defending well.
Arges 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Arges moves into full mount! Cowboy won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (11) vs (0) Cowboy
Cowboy is looking to get to half guard.
Arges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowboy is looking to improve his position but Arges isn't that keen on the idea.
Arges trying to control but Cowboy is having none of it.
Arges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arges trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cowboy 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: Arges (14) vs (0) Cowboy
Cowboy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arges.
Arges controlling well, preventing Cowboy from escaping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Cowboy right now.
Arges is looking to control Cowboy but Cowboy is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cowboy trying to control the action but Arges just sinks the hooks in.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cowboy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Arges biding his time, looking for the opening.
Arges'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.
Arges controlling well, preventing Cowboy from escaping the position.
Arges is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cowboy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Arges.
Arges is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Arges wants to control but Cowboy is keeping busy.
Arges doesn't have the hooks in and Cowboy manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (14) vs (2) Cowboy
Arges wants to improve his position but instead Cowboy has moved into half guard.
Cowboy wants to pass the guard but Arges is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arges is positioning himself well to prevent Cowboy advancing to mount.
Arges wants to get back to full guard.
Cowboy is thwarting Arges's attempts to control the position.
Arges gets back to full guard.
Cowboy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arges is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (16) vs (2) Cowboy
Cowboy trying to keep a closed guard but Arges is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cowboy keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arges takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
Future FC 5
Date: Feb 27, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Cowboy drives through and clinches with Arges against the ropes.
Arges looks winded!#BC#
Cowboy breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Cowboy moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arges throws a leg kick #KD#
and before Arges can reset, Cowboy rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Arges is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Arges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cowboy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Cowboy has managed to clinch.
Cowboy holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Cowboy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Arges tries to keep at a distance but Cowboy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arges trying to stall but Cowboy improves his position.
Cowboy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Cowboy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Cowboy instigates a clinch. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cowboy.
Cowboy effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Cowboy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cowboy pushes Arges up against the ropes in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cowboy.
#BC#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Arges throws a sloppy body shot
#KD#
and before Arges can reset, Cowboy rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Arges is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!#ROC#
Arges is rocked!
Cowboy scoring well with a low kick there.
Arges is still on wobbly legs! Can Cowboy finish him?#CL#
Cowboy drives through and clinches with Arges against the ropes.
#BC#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
Gabriel Arges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cowboy moves into range and clinches up with Arges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Cowboy breaks from the clinch.
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!
Arges throws a chopping leg kick but Cowboy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Cowboy instigates a clinch. #T2##KD#
Cowboy connects with a lovely elbow that drops Arges to the mat! Arges bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take a standing 8 count before we can continue.#CUT#
It looks like Gabriel Arges has been cut.#CL#
Cowboy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Cowboy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cowboy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cowboy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cowboy has Arges pushed against the ropes.#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cowboy throws a sloppy head kick and Arges moves out of range easily.
Cowboy misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Cowboy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cowboy has Arges pushed against the ropes.
Cowboy lands a good knee to the midsection. Arges won't want to take too many of those.
Arges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cowboy closes the distance and clinches.
Arges being controlled against the ropes.#T3#
Cowboy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Cowboy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cowboy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Cowboy has Arges up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Cowboy manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Cowboy instigates a clinch.
Arges creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Arges just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cowboy's brow.
Cowboy holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
#BC#
Cowboy breaks from the clinch.
Cowboy digs a good hook to Arges's body.
Cowboy scores with a big combo that sends Arges crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Arges flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Cowboy jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Cowboy!
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Event:
Future FC 4
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Wilkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
Arges misses with a jab to the body
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Arges misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arges swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilkinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkinson blocks a leg kick.
Wilkinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Arges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Arges misses
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arges moves away.
It looked like Arges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Wilkinson misses.
Arges throws a head kick but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkinson moves out of range easily. #T1#
A left and a right from Arges both land. Nice combination.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arges swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Arges moves out of range easily.
Arges blocks a head kick by Wilkinson.
Arges throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Arges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arges misses with a hook to the body
and Wilkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arges fails to land with a series of punches.
Arges throws a low kick, looking for Wilkinson's leg but Wilkinson calmly moves out of range.
Wilkinson misses with a low kick as Arges jumps back.
Arges misses with a head kick.
Arges throws the left hand but Wilkinson avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilkinson! But no joy.
Arges throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arges throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.
Arges throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arges misses with a body kick.
Arges slips a straight right by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Arges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Wilkinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arges misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkinson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Arges.
Wilkinson checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilkinson.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Arges is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Arges misses with a body punch
and Arges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkinson looks for the body kick but Arges saw that one coming.
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Wilkinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilkinson throws a sloppy head kick and Arges moves out of range easily.
Wilkinson moves out of range of the body kick from Arges.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson dodges the punch combination from Arges.
Arges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wilkinson! But no joy.
Wilkinson throws a lazy head kick
and Arges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arges misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Wilkinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arges.
#T4#
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Arges.
Wilkinson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Wilkinson. Those never looked like landing.
Arges throws a lazy body kick
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.
No joy there for Arges, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilkinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arges misses with an uppercut. Wilkinson saw that one coming.
Arges checks the leg kick.
Arges is looking to land body kicks.
Wilkinson is looking to land body kicks.
Arges slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Arges misses the target.
Arges swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Arges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wilkinson misses with a body shot.
Arges throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkinson misses with a body kick.
Arges tries a head kick but it misses.
Arges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilkinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Arges blocks it.
Arges throws a nice looking combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bill Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arges walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilkinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilkinson is looking to score with low kicks.
Arges is looking to counter punch.
Arges throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Arges misses with a hook.
Gabriel Arges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wilkinson scores with a hook to the body. Arges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arges swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Arges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arges misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilkinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilkinson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arges.
Wilkinson misses with a double jab.
Arges throws a right and a left that Wilkinson avoids nicely.
Arges tries to land a body kick
and Wilkinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Arges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Arges eats them both and turns towards Wilkinson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arges throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Wilkinson lands a slapping body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Wilkinson as he connects with a hook.
Arges misses with a body shot
and Wilkinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilkinson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arges's head.
Wilkinson swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Arges misses the target.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Arges moves out of range.
Wilkinson blocks the body kick.
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arges throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arges just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Arges.
Arges misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Wilkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Arges avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arges throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilkinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arges.
Wilkinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arges.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arges falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wilkinson counter with a right hand.
Wilkinson throws out a leg kick but Arges moves out of range and Wilkinson only half commits.
Arges throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Arges takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arges has been cut.#T4#
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Arges is just out of range.
Arges throws a lazy head kick
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arges throws a nice looking combination but Wilkinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilkinson blocks a head kick by Arges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson thumps Arges with a low kick.
Arges throws a lazy head kick
and Arges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson connects with a body shot that sends Arges's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick
and Wilkinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Wilkinson staggers Arges with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Arges looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC2#
Arges is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Wilkinson takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wilkinson tests Arges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilkinson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oh Arges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arges shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilkinson eats them both and turns towards Arges to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Arges seems to have got his legs back now.
Arges throws a series of punches but Wilkinson avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilkinson.
Arges throws a series of punches but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Arges misses with the body kick
and Arges takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilkinson looks to land a combination but Arges avoids it well.
Arges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilkinson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arges tries a head kick but it misses.
Arges misses with a double jab
and Wilkinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
A head kick misses from Arges.
Arges fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arges tries to land a front kick but Wilkinson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arges throws a head kick that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.
Arges throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wilkinson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilkinson.
Arges throws a lazy head kick
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson throws a right and a left that Arges avoids nicely.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick
and Arges counters with a straight right hand.
Arges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Arges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilkinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arges throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A head kick misses from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson cracks Arges with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Arges blocks the leg kick.
Arges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilkinson throws a head kick but Arges moves out of range.
Wilkinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arges throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilkinson misses with a head kick.
Arges is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arges takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses.
Arges throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Arges misses with a right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arges fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilkinson is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arges misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Wilkinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilkinson cracks Arges with an open hand slap.
Arges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Arges wants to slow Wilkinson down by chopping away at his legs.
Wilkinson avoids the head kick by Arges.
#T4#
Arges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilkinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilkinson dodges the punch combination from Arges.
Arges fails to land with a series of punches.
Arges swings widly with a right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arges tries to land a body kick
and Wilkinson counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick from Wilkinson lands but Arges takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Arges misses the target.
Arges looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.
Gabriel Arges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arges slips a jab and a cross from Wilkinson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Wilkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkinson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Wilkinson!
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Event:
Future FC 3
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Habbawe stuns Arges with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arges is breathing heavily.
Habbawe avoids the head kick by Arges.
Arges takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Habbawe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Habbawe is looking to slow Arges down with leg kicks.
Habbawe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Habbawe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Habbawe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Habbawe scores with a punch to the head.
Arges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Habbawe.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Habbawe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Ain Habbawe!
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Event:
Future FC 2
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Arges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antunes throws the kick towards the body but Arges avoids it.
Antunes lands a jab to Arges's midsection.
Antunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Antunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Antunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Antunes throws a sloppy head kick and Arges moves out of range easily.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Arges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Antunes duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Arges.
A punch combination from Arges misses. #T1#
A slow jab from Arges misses its intended target.
Arges throws a leg kick but Antunes checks it.
Arges misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick misses from Arges.
Arges throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Antunes delivers a nice body kick.
Arges is breathing heavily.
Antunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Arges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arges blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Arges misses with a body kick.
Antunes throws a body kick that misses.
Antunes blocks the body kick.
Arges throws a body punch but Antunes moves out of range.
Arges showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Antunes.
Arges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Arges tried to score with a low kick but Antunes checks it.
As Arges backs off Antunes throws a huge counter combo but Arges manages to avoid it all.
Arges throws a series of punches but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes lands a glancing blow to the side of Arges's head.
Arges tries to score with a low kick but Antunes moves his leg out of the way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Antunes.
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!
Antunes misses with a head kick.
#KD2#
Antunes lands a head kick that bluckles Arges and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Antunes no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC2#
Arges is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arges has been cut.
Arges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arges throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Antunes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Antunes.
Antunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arges.
Arges throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Antunes looks to land a combination but Arges avoids it well.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Arges.
Antunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arges.
Arges displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Antunes throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Arges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Antunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arges takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oh Arges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Antunes misses with a low kick.
Arges was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arges seems to have got his legs back now.
Arges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Antunes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Arges.
Arges sets himself, and Antunes steps forward looking for the clinch! Arges avoids it this time.
Arges misses the shot to the body. #KD2#
Antunes scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Arges to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
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!
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Antunes throws a leg kick but Arges moved away.
Arges throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD2#
Antunes cracks Arges with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Arges get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Arges looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Arges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arges blocks a head kick by Antunes.
Antunes avoids a kick to the body.
Arges throws a nice looking combination but Antunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arges throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Arges.
Antunes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arges.
The fighters circling - Arges throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Arges is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Antunes. That's going to slow Arges down. #KD2#
Antunes connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Arges onto his butt! Arges bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Antunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Antunes will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Arges's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Arges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Arges walks forward, straight into a front kick from Antunes.
Sloppy strikes from Arges. Those never looked like landing.
Antunes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Antunes misses with a double jab.
Antunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arges.
Arges throws a body shot but no joy.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Antunes lands a leg kick that knocks Arges off balance momentarily.
Antunes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Arges throws a leg kick but Antunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Arges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raphael Antunes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Antunes swings for the body but Arges moves out of range.
Arges misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Antunes counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Arges to the mat, face first! Antunes goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Arges is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arges tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arges is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Antunes. #T1#
Antunes misses with a head kick.
Arges misses with an attempted mid kick.
Arges throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes avoids the head kick by Arges.
Antunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Gabriel Arges is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Antunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Antunes misses with a body kick.
Antunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Arges takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arges moves out of range of the body kick.
Antunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Arges needs to keep his hands up - Antunes had a free shot at his head there.#KD2#
Antunes cracks Arges with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Arges get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Arges looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Antunes misses. #T2#
Antunes lands a right hook to the body.
Antunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arges is looking to wear down Antunes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Antunes throws a right hand that Arges ducks under and follows up with a left that Arges also avoids with ease.
Arges throwing a counter right hand but Antunes manages to avoid it.
Antunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arges.
Antunes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Antunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Antunes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arges fails to land with a series of punches.
Antunes lands a body shot.
#KD2#
Antunes cracks Arges with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Arges get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Arges looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Both fighters circling a little - Antunes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Antunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Antunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes checks a leg kick.
Arges throws a low kick, looking for Antunes's leg but Antunes calmly moves out of range.
Antunes throws a head kick that misses.
Arges throws a head kick but Antunes moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Arges.
Antunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arges moves away.
Arges misses with a head kick.
#KD2#
Antunes lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Arges goes down! The ref sends Antunes to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Arges is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Antunes slips a jab and a cross from Arges.
Antunes thows a body kick. Arges tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Antunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Antunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Arges wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Antunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Antunes blocks a head kick by Arges.
Arges misses with a lunging right hand
and Antunes counters with a massive combo! Right, left, right! Arges goes down! He's out cold! The referee doesn't need to count him out here - this one was over before Arges hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raphael Antunes!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joey Bam Bam (ranked 2852 p4p, 387 weight class) and Gabriel Arges (ranked 23542 p4p, 107 weight class). Bam Bam comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now In The Fire. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Joey Bam Bam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Gabriel Arges!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bam Bam closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bam Bam lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bam Bam (2) vs (0) Arges
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arges keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
Arges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bam Bam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam stays in close to Arges's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Arges keeps moving.
Bam Bam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bam Bam stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges keeps trying to improve his position.
Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arges is keeping the position for now.
Arges looking for a sweep. Not yet Arges, not yet.
Bam Bam tries to free his leg and advance position but Arges is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bam Bam'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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arges can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arges keeping full guard, as Bam Bam tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (5) vs (0) Arges
Bam Bam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bam Bam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bam Bam trying to control the position but Arges is working away.
Bam Bam wants to take a breather but Arges manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bam Bam.
Bam Bam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arges keeping moving, preventing Bam Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam 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.
Bam Bam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bam Bam trying to control but Arges is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bam Bam is one step ahead there.
Bam Bam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Arges's guard.
Bam Bam stalling away here and it's allowed Arges to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bam Bam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arges is keeping the position for now.
Bam Bam is pushing down on Arges's leg trying to pass to half guard. Arges is fighting to maintain full guard but Bam Bam has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arges trying to control but Bam Bam postures up.
Bam Bam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Arges is defending well.
Bam Bam not doing much here.
Bam Bam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Arges for as long as he can get away with.
Arges is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bam Bam trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam prevents Arges from improving his position.
Bam Bam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Arges defends it well.
Bam Bam stalling.
Bam Bam works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (8) vs (0) Arges
Bam Bam works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (11) vs (0) Arges
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam looking to break Arges's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Arges remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bam Bam will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bam Bam is looking for a choke. Arges gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Arges manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bam Bam (11) vs (2) Arges
Bam Bam 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.
Bam Bam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Bam Bam is keeping the position.
Bam Bam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bam Bam wants to sweep here but Arges controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam controls Arges momentarily but Arges frees himself.
Arges trying to control but Bam Bam is working from the bottom.
Arges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bam Bam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bam Bam 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: Bam Bam (13) vs (2) Arges
Arges is in trouble now - Bam Bam has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bam Bam (16) vs (2) Arges
Bam Bam forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Bam Bam (19) vs (2) Arges
Bam Bam has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Arges is in real trouble here. Bam Bam gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Arges is tapping out! Bam Bam wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Bam Bam!
After winning the bout, Joey Bam Bam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 23544 p4p, 108 weight class) and Carlos Gomez (ranked 5615 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arges closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gomez quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (0) Gomez
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arges stalling.
Gomez trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges prevents Gomez from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges is controlling the pace.
Arges tries to pass to full mount but Gomez defends it.
Arges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control but Arges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Gomez is defending well.
Arges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gomez wants to control but Arges is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arges trying to control the pace.
Gomez tries to get to full guard but Arges has control of the leg.
Gomez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gomez trying to control here.
Arges is controlling the pace.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Arges keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arges is pressing down on Gomez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gomez is holding on for now.
Gomez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gomez is keeping the position for now.
Gomez is trying to control the position but Arges postures up.
Arges tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomez is retaining full guard.
Arges is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gomez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (2) Gomez
Arges 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: Arges (4) vs (2) Gomez
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is looking to control Arges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gomez avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges not doing much here.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Arges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gomez wants to sweep but Arges has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (7) vs (2) Gomez
Arges content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arges advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (9) vs (2) Gomez
Arges controlling from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arges avoids the attempt from Gomez to control.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Arges content just to control the position here.
Gomez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gomez working to try and regain half guard.
Arges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arges'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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gomez regains half guard.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
Arges stalling.
Arges seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomez for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges wants to free his trapped foot but Gomez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Arges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arges wants to pass to mount but Gomez is defending the position.
Gomez is trying to control but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gomez won't allow Arges to pass to mount.
Arges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.
Gomez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Arges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Arges takes the fight on points by 9 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 23622 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cicero Dos Santos (ranked 21156 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Cicero Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Santos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (0) vs (2) Dos Santos
Arges is staying active underneath Dos Santos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arges is looking to improve his position.
Arges regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dos Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (2) Dos Santos
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges wants to control from the top but Dos Santos keeps moving.
Arges is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (4) Dos Santos
Arges pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arges wants to sweep but no luck.
Arges controlling the position.
Dos Santos trying to control but Arges is working from the bottom.
Arges is pulling down on Dos Santos's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arges is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Arges is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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.
Dos Santos won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Arges controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Dos Santos won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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 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.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Dos Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.
Arges controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges trying to keep a closed guard but Dos Santos is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dos Santos controls the pace.
Arges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos 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.
Arges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arges tries to get out of the position.
Arges has control of Dos Santos's left arm, preventing Dos Santos from doing any damage.
Arges keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arges seems keen to control Dos Santos's posture.
Arges is trying to keep Dos Santos in close.
Arges pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Arges keeping full guard, as Dos Santos tries to pass.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (4) vs (4) Dos Santos
Arges tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Santos is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Arges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arges trying to control but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arges is fighting to break Dos Santos's control of his arms but Dos Santos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dos Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is controlling Arges's posture.
Arges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Arges controls the pace.
Arges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
Arges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Santos trying to control the position here.
Arges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos has control of Arges's left arm, preventing Arges from doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Arges gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Arges takes the fight on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 23617 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 806 p4p, 102 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lester is trying to trip Arges. He has hold of a leg but Arges is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lester persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (0) vs (2) Lester
Arges is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lester won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Arges controls Lester momentarily but Lester frees himself.
Lester looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges pulls Lester in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.
Arges managing to control the position.
Arges looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Lester wants to pass the guard but Arges is keeping the position.
Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Arges wants to sweep here but Lester controlling him for the moment.
Arges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lester manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (2) Lester
Arges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arges'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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lester can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Arges looking to pass the guard.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
Arges is really struggling to control Lester but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Arges 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.
Arges wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lester keeping full guard, as Arges tries to pass.
Arges is working hard here to advance position.
Lester pulls Arges in to control the position.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
Arges passes Lester's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lester is not content to let Arges control the position.
Arges is pressing down on Lester's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lester is holding on for now.
Arges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lester keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Arges prevents Lester from improving his position.
Arges is controlling the pace.
Lester is trying to maintain the position but Arges is very close to passing his half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arges is looking to advance position but Lester won't allow it.
Arges is looking to pass Lester's guard but actually Lester recovers to full guard.
Arges looking to pass the guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
Arges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arges has managed to get both his arms back between Lester's legs - danger averted.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Arges from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lester is keeping the position for now.
Lester controlling Arges's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arges stands and throws Lester's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (5) vs (2) Lester
Arges tries to move to mount but Lester blocks the move with his legs.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges works to advance to full mount. Lester defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (7) vs (2) Lester
Arges wants to take his opponent's back but Lester doesn't allow it.
Lester is squirming around, avoiding Arges's attempts to control the action.
Lester has given up his back here. Will Arges look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Arges (10) vs (2) Lester
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges is controlling the position but Lester somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lester is looking for a sweep. Arges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lester is pressing down on Arges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arges trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arges takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 16, 2019 |
#R1##KD2#
Wyte lands a left and a right that send Arges crashing to the mat, dazed. Wyte thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Arges is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gabriel Arges has been cut.
Wyte catches Arges with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Arges forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Daana Wyte!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lumino!
Arges takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Lumino gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Arges sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lumino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lumino looking to control but Arges passes into half guard.
Lumino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Arges postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lumino looking for a sweep. Not yet Lumino, not yet.
Arges tries to free his leg and advance position but Lumino is retaining full guard.
Lumino wants to control but Arges passes easily into half guard.
Lumino is looking to control Arges's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lumino avoid being mounted?#T1#
Arges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lumino is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Arges moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lumino.
Arges taking a breather here.
Arges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lumino. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lumino is trying to control Arges's posture but Arges avoids it. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arges taking a breather here.
Lumino gets back to half guard.
Arges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lumino trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lumino wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Arges wants to free his trapped foot but Lumino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arges stalling.
Lumino is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Arges gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lumino.
Lumino scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4##TD2#
Arges closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lumino's guard.
Arges postures up.
Arges looking to pass the guard.
Lumino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lumino escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lumino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lumino working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Arges has passed into half guard!
Arges wants to free his trapped foot but Lumino is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Arges will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lumino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lumino falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Arges decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lumino's guard.
Arges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Arges forces his way into half guard.
Arges works his way into full mount!
Lumino wants to control but Arges is having none of it.
Lumino tries to control the position but Arges now has his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lumino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Arges keeps control of the position easily here as Lumino tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Lumino tries to escape the position.
Lumino trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lumino is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Arges is riding his opponent, not letting Lumino buck him off. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lumino just trying to survive but Arges is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Arges is hanging on to Lumino's back as he tries to escape.
Arges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arges controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Arges is persistently looking for the submission but Lumino is defending it well.
I would not like to be Lumino right now.
Arges avoiding Lumino 's attempts to control his hands.
Gabriel Arges has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lumino is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Arges working for a choke but Lumino is defending well. #T3#
Arges not allowing Lumino to control his hands.
Arges doesn't have the hooks in and Lumino manages to turn into his guard.
Arges is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lumino postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Arges is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lumino, into his guard. #REVB#
Arges tries to free his leg and advance position but Lumino is retaining full guard.
Arges controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Lumino looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Arges has picked Lumino up and slammed him! Lumino can't keep hold of the triangle and Arges manages to pass to side control!#T4#
Lumino stops Arges from passing to mount.
Lumino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Lumino's face as Arges controls the position.
Lumino tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Arges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lumino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lumino is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lumino wants to control but Arges postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lumino lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arges fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arges gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lumino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arges circles away quickly and effectively.
Carmine Lumino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Arges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arges showed some decent athleticism there.
Arges with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lumino knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Lumino wants to improve his position but Arges is controlling well.
Lumino gets full guard.#SUB#
Lumino throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arges uses it to pass to side control.
Lumino wants to control but Arges postures up.
Lumino is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arges is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arges takes a little break here. Lumino wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lumino trying his best to control but Arges has mounted him.
Arges controlling his opponent.
Lumino wants to control but Arges is having none of it.
Carmine Lumino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Arges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lumino is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Arges controlling the position easily from mount.
Lumino wants to control but Arges is having none of it.
Lumino is trying to escape the mount.
Arges controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Arges wants to take his opponent's back but Lumino doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Arges is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lumino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lumino shrugs it off.
Arges controlling the pace for now.
Arges is continuing to stall.
Lumino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arges seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lumino is holding on tight.
Lumino wants to hold on but Arges pushes him away.#T4#
Lumino gets back to half guard.
Arges controlling the pace. #SUB#
Lumino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arges pulls his head out easily.
Lumino trying to control but Arges postures up.
Well, if Arges 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.
Lumino is pressing down on Arges's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gabriel Arges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arges pushes down on Lumino's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arges 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Arges looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!
Arges happy to just control the position for now.
Arges has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Nelson!
Arges is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Nelson is in real trouble.
Nelson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Arges really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Nelson.#T1#
It looks like Arges 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.
Nelson trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nelson wants to control his opponent's hands but Arges gets his hands free.
Arges keeps control of the position as Nelson tries to break free.
Arges 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.
Nelson trying to control the position but Arges manages to sink in the hooks.
Arges keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Nelson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Arges controls the position.#SUB2#
Arges looking for the choke but no joy.
Arges controlling from the back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Arges 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.
Nelson trying to control but not successfully.
Arges keeps control of the position easily here as Nelson tries to buck him off.
Nelson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Arges counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nelson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Arges dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR#
Nelson trying to remain calm as Arges controls from the top position.
Arges works to advance to full mount. Nelson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Arges controlling the position easily from mount.
Arges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arges with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Gabriel Arges has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arges controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Arges takes Nelson's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Nelson is in trouble. #SUB2#
Arges looking for the RNC. #T3#
Nelson is really stuck here.
Arges is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Arges.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Arges.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arges is looking for the choke from the back position but Nelson is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arges shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Arges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Arges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Arges in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nelson stops Arges from passing to mount. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Arges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A control attempt from Nelson but he's now mounted!
Arges controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Arges with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Nelson wants to control but Arges is having none of it.
Arges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arges is looking to work his way around to Nelson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Arges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Arges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Arges has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arges!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Arges slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Arges circles away.
#CL#
Brown has Arges up against the cage in a clinch.
Arges trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown has Arges pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Arges manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Arges walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesus Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arges.
Brown is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Arges.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Arges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Arges backing up. Arges nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Arges misses with a takedown attempt - Brown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1##TD2#
Arges decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brown is trying to escape back to his feet but Arges uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Arges is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Brown looking for a sweep but Arges has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Arges looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Arges pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arges wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Arges gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Arges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Arges stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Jesus Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Brown scores with a one two! Arges had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Arges stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Arges shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Arges showed some decent athleticism there.
Arges uses his free foot to push down on Brown's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brown.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Arges is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Arges passes to full mount! #T1#
Arges wants to take Brown's back but he can't do it this time.
Arges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Arges isn't that keen on the idea.
Arges takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arges with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Brown is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Arges fails to advance to Brown's back.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Arges not doing much here.
Arges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Brown regains half guard.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Arges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Arges is continuing to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown wants to control but Arges passes into side.
Brown is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Arges asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown trying to remain calm as Arges controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Arges throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Arges finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Arges preventing the sweep.
Arges controlling from the top position.
Brown wants to control the position but Arges says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brown wants to control but Arges is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Arges tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Arges in particular looking to stall.
Arges has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Arges is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brown to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brown shrugs it off.
Brown wants to control but Arges is having none of it.
Arges tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?#T3#
Arges controlling his opponent.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brown wants to control but Arges is having none of it.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Arges going for some submissions?
Arges controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arges is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off.
Let's hope that Arges 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Arges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Arges 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Arges!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 10
Date: Sep 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Arges misses with a double jab.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Book moves out of range easily.
Book moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Book lands with a slapping head kick. #TD#
Book drives through with a takedown into Arges's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Book definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Book wants to control from the top but Arges keeps moving.
Book working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Book postures up in Arges's guard and throws a big left but Arges blocks it.
Arges is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Arges trying to pass the guard but Book defending well.
Arges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Book! #T1#
Book has given up his back. Will we see Arges going for some submissions?
Arges is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB2#
Arges 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, Book has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Arges controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Book trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Arges 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Arges looking for the choke from the back.
What can Book do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Arges has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I would not like to be Book right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Arges dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Book scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arges lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Book has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Book and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Book lands with a right hand.
Arges lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Book circles away quickly and effectively.
Arges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Book shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Book was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Arges sneaks back into half guard.
Book is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Book wants to take a breather but Arges is having none of it.
Arges throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arges slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Book is looking to work some ground and pound but Arges has wrist control.#T1#
Book throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arges works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Book throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arges trying to control the position here.
Book trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Book trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arges can do anything to dispel that myth.
Book stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gabriel Arges is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arges swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Book counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Book.
Arges tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Book throwing strikes from guard but Arges blocks nicely.
Book stopping the sweep attempt from Arges.
Arges is still trying to improve position.
Book stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges looking to hit a scissor sweep but Book is one step ahead there.
Arges controlling Book's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arges is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Arges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arges passes into half guard.
Arges controlling the pace.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Book knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Arges moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Arges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Book's face as Arges controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Book dominated that second round.
That's time! Book's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Book wants to clinch.
Book doesn't manage to clinch there - Arges circles away.
Arges throws a lazy body kick
and Book cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arges rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Book counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Book is able to avoid easily.
Book drops down looking for a counter takedown but Arges sprawls and moves away.
Arges fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Book checks it well.
Book uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arges.
Book fails with an attempt to clinch.
Book checks a leg kick.
Arges throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arges swings for the body but Book moves out of range.
Arges has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Arges tries to land a front kick but Book steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Book attempts a counter takedown but Arges avoids it well and moves away.
Arges walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Book checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Eli Book is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Book lands a two punch combo.
Arges looks to throw a body kick
and Book counters with a stiff right hand.
Arges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Book counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Book scores with a leg kick.
Arges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Book scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Book moves out of range of the body kick.
Book appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Book shoots in and drives through. Arges sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Book fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Arges avoids it really well and circles away.
Book misses with a series of wild punches.
Book's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Book duly obliges.
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!
Arges takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gabriel Arges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Book blocks a leg kick.
Book moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Arges looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Arges looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick from Arges misses.
Arges swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Book counters with a three punch combo that has Arges backing up. Arges nods at Book to acknowledge the strikes.
Eli Book is winning the standup battle so far.
Book throws a head kick that Arges semi-blocks.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Arges in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Arges on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arges misses with a body shot.
Arges misses with a series of wild punches.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Book moves out of range easily.
Arges throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Book sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Book will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Book. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Book moves out of range as Arges throws a body kick.
#T3#
Arges misses with a head kick.
Arges lands a head kick!
Book could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Book lands a lovely overhand right.
Arges throws a sloppy head kick and Book moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Book.
A head kick by Arges misses
and Book counters with a left and a right that stings Arges.
Arges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Book moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Book connects with a high kick.
Book keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Book lands a leg kick that knocks Arges off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arges tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Book is able to avoid easily.
Arges misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Book.
Arges misses with a few strikes there.
Arges tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##TD#
Book gets the takedown into side control.
Book throws a strike aimed at the side of Arges's head but Arges avoids it well.
Arges manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Arges trying to control the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Arges's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arges is continuing to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Book showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Book 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Book!
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 4656 p4p, 591 weight class) and Bong Ki Duk (ranked 4777 p4p, 390 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ki Duk's choice of entrance music: north korea's national anthem. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Bong Ki Duk!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ki Duk takes the fight into the clinch.
Ki Duk has clasped his hands together around Arges's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arges (0) vs (4) Ki Duk
Arges wants to control but Ki Duk postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges prevents Ki Duk from improving position.
Arges is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ki Duk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki Duk tries to move to mount but Arges blocks the move with his legs.
Arges seems a little lost for a moment, as Ki Duk dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arges is trying to escape the position but Ki Duk is controlling the position.
Arges might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arges is trying to get back to half guard.
Ki Duk moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ki Duk moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (0) vs (6) Ki Duk
Arges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ki Duk controlling his opponent.
Ki Duk is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arges is in all sorts of trouble here.
Arges wants to hold on but Ki Duk pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk controlling from the full mount.
Ki Duk wants to finish this one by submission but Arges is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ki Duk.
Arges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Arges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ki Duk controlling the pace for now.
Arges tries to reverse the position but Ki Duk maintains control.
Ki Duk controlling from mount.
My spies in Xtreme Fighting Systems inform me that Ki Duk has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ki Duk has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arges is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ki Duk controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Ki Duk the control monster continue. Boring.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Ki Duk.
Ki Duk with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arges tries to hold on but Ki Duk pushes him away.
Arges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arges tries to get out of the position.
Ki Duk content just to control the position here.
Ki Duk working for a guillotine from mount but Arges is in no mood to give up.
Ki Duk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Arges working to try and regain half guard.
Ki Duk takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ki Duk.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ki Duk content just to control the position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ki Duk jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Arges manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ki Duk takes a little break here. Arges wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ki Duk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arges's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ki Duk wins on points by 6 to 0.
Bong Ki Duk looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'all hail president kim il-sung, our father, kim jong-il, and supreme leader kim jong-un. '. |
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Event:
ADCC - World Challenge
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 4019 p4p, 88 weight class) and Michael Musumeci (ranked 4023 p4p, 87 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Michael Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Musumeci circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arges doesn't manage to clinch there - Musumeci circles away.
Musumeci closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arges's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (0) vs (2) Musumeci
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (2) Musumeci
Arges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Musumeci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges advances to half guard.
Arges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Musumeci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Musumeci.
Musumeci manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Arges manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (4) Musumeci
Musumeci won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Arges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arges tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musumeci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (4) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (7) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (9) vs (4) Musumeci
Musumeci is controlling an arm, preventing Arges from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Arges working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arges takes Musumeci's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arges (12) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Arges is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Musumeci looks winded!
Arges looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arges has got one arm under Musumeci's chin. This could be trouble... Musumeci trying to control the other hand but Arges gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Musumeci has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Arges! |
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Event:
ADCC - Road to Vegas
Date: Jun 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 3978 p4p, 87 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 8067 p4p, 150 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arges darts in and clinches Pereira up against the cage.
Arges jumps guard and drags Pereira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Arges wants to hit a switch here but Pereira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arges there! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (0) vs (3) Pereira
Arges can't escape the position.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Arges is looking to get to half guard.
Arges is controlling an arm, preventing Pereira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges is trying to escape the mount.
Pereira is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pereira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Arges is looking to improve his position but Pereira isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arges is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
Arges is trying to reverse the position but instead Pereira has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Arges (0) vs (6) Pereira
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is hanging on to Arges's back as he tries to escape.
Arges is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges fending off the submission attempt from Pereira.
Arges is in bad spot here.
Pereira 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.
Arges can't escape the position.
Pereira trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Arges doesn't escape.
Arges is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arges fending off the submission attempt from Pereira.
Arges staying busy and making it hard for Pereira to control.
Arges turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (6) Pereira
Arges will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arges pushes down on Pereira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Arges tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pereira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arges is looking for a kimura but Pereira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Arges to get the leverage.
Arges is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pereira reverses the position - he's now on top in Arges's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (8) Pereira
Arges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pereira is aware though and is defending well.
Arges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (4) vs (8) Pereira
Pereira is adopting a defensive guard.
Arges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira 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: Arges (4) vs (10) Pereira
Pereira is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arges is looking for a sweep. Pereira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arges wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (4) vs (13) Pereira
Arges is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pereira is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (4) vs (15) Pereira
Pereira trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Arges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arges looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arges (4) vs (18) Pereira
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Arges tries to roll but Pereira sticks to his back.
Arges prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.
Arges is really stuck here.
Pereira tries to keep control of the position but Arges is staying busy.
Pereira is trying to stick to Arges's back but Arges is turning into Pereira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pereira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Arges. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (6) vs (18) Pereira
Pereira trying to keep a closed guard but Arges is proving a slippery customer.
Arges sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pereira's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is trying to maintain the position but Arges is very close to passing his half guard.
Arges wants to free his trapped foot but Pereira is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pereira is trying to get back to full guard.
Arges looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arges works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (9) vs (18) Pereira
Pereira 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.
Arges moves into full mount! Pereira won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (12) vs (18) Pereira
Arges goes for an armbar but Pereira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pereira. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (12) vs (20) Pereira
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looking to pass the guard.
Pereira won't allow Arges to sweep him here.
Arges is looking to sweep but instead, Pereira has passed into half guard.
Arges is refusing to be controlled, as Pereira sits in half guard.
Pereira wants to free his trapped foot but Arges is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Arges wants to get back to full guard but Pereira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (12) vs (23) Pereira
Arges tries to improve position but can't.
Pereira trying to control the position but Arges is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Arges is trying to improve his position.
Pereira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (12) vs (25) Pereira
Arges is looking to improve his position but Pereira isn't that keen on the idea.
Arges looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arges (12) vs (28) Pereira
Pereira has the hooks in. Arges is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control momentarily.
Pereira is hanging on to Arges's back as he tries to escape.
Pereira tries to get the hooks in deep but Arges pushed the leg off.
Pereira working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pereira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Arges's body.
Arges tries to break free.
Arges is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Arges tries to roll but Pereira sticks to his back.
Arges turns into Pereira and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (14) vs (28) Pereira
Arges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pereira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges forces his way into half guard.
Arges trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
Arges is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Arges wants to pass the guard but Pereira is keeping the position.
Pereira wants to sweep here but Arges controlling him for the moment.
Arges trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pereira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (14) vs (30) Pereira
Arges throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pereira escapes and throws Arges's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (14) vs (33) Pereira
Arges is looking for a sweep.
Arges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arges tries to get out of the position.
Arges is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Arges tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pereira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (14) vs (35) Pereira
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arges (14) vs (38) Pereira
I really don't envy Arges right now.
Pereira doesn't have the hooks in and Arges manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (16) vs (38) Pereira
Pereira wants to sweep but no luck.
Arges trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arges is breathing heavily.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Arges advances to half guard.
Pereira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pereira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arges is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pereira is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (16) vs (40) Pereira
Arges is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pereira is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arges looking for a sweep. Not yet Arges, not yet.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pereira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (18) vs (40) Pereira
And that's the end of the fight!
Pereira wins on points by 40 to 18. |
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Event:
ADCC- Tournament
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marcus Almeida (ranked 3933 p4p, 141 weight class) and Gabriel Arges (ranked 3928 p4p, 86 weight class). Marcus Almeida has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Marcus Almeida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Arges!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arges wants to clinch.
Arges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Almeida circles away from the clinch attempt
and Almeida counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Arges! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Almeida (4) vs (0) Arges
Arges regains half guard.
Almeida is looking to take a break and control but Arges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arges regains full guard. Nicely done.
Arges 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.
Arges has his foot on Almeida's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Almeida works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Almeida's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Almeida (4) vs (2) Arges
Arges stopping the sweep attempt from Almeida.
Arges drops back looking for a leg! Almeida is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Almeida manages to kick Arges off! Arges jumps back into Almeida's guard.
Arges pushes down on Almeida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges 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.
Arges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Almeida! Score +3 for passing guard: Almeida (4) vs (5) Arges
Arges with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Arges looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arges is trying to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Arges has a good base and remains in mount.
Almeida stops Arges from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Arges keeps trying to improve his position.
Almeida working to try and regain half guard.
Almeida 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: Almeida (6) vs (5) Arges
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arges has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Almeida doesn't defend quickly enough and Arges has managed to lock this one up! Can Almeida escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Arges on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriel Arges! |
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Event:
ADCC - Super Challenge
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 3524 p4p, 362 weight class) and Gabriel Arges (ranked 3893 p4p, 394 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Arges doesn't manage to clinch there - Pettis circles away.
Arges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pettis takes the fight into the clinch.
Arges tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pettis smiles and moves away.
Pettis keeps the fight on the outside.
Arges tries to keep at a distance but Pettis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pettis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arges regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Arges
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Arges can do anything to dispel that myth.
Arges wants to hit a switch here but Pettis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Arges there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Arges
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges has given up his back. Will we see Pettis going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (8) vs (0) Arges
Pettis tightening his grip on Arges, looking for the choke.
Pettis keeps control of the position as Arges tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arges tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Pettis has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Arges is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
Anthony Pettis is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Anthony Pettis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ADCC - Finals
Date: Jun 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 3880 p4p, 87 weight class) and Michael Musumeci (ranked 3884 p4p, 90 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Michael Musumeci!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Arges is looking to clinch but Musumeci is avoiding it.
Musumeci shoots in and bounces Arges off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arges (0) vs (2) Musumeci
Arges working for submissions but it's allowed Musumeci to get to half guard.
Musumeci looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Arges on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arges tries to get out of the position.
Arges is pressing down on Musumeci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arges escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musumeci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Musumeci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (2) vs (2) Musumeci
Arges stands and throws Musumeci's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (5) vs (2) Musumeci
Arges tries for a kimura but Musumeci is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arges tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Arges tries to advance to mount but Musumeci denies him.
Arges passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Musumeci! Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (7) vs (2) Musumeci
Arges fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arges is working hard here to advance position.
Musumeci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Arges wants to take Musumeci's back but he can't do it this time.
Arges jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Musumeci manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci prevents Arges from moving into mount.
Arges advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Arges (9) vs (2) Musumeci
Musumeci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Musumeci looks winded!
Arges goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Musumeci turns into him and now he's in Arges's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (9) vs (4) Musumeci
Arges manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Musumeci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arges (11) vs (4) Musumeci
Musumeci is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arges advances to half guard.
Arges passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Musumeci! Score +3 for passing guard: Arges (14) vs (4) Musumeci
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arges takes Musumeci's back. Score +3 for taking back: Arges (17) vs (4) Musumeci
Musumeci tries to escape the position.
Arges patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arges working for the choke.
Arges is cranking Musumeci's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Musumeci! He's tightened the choke and Musumeci is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Arges! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 2
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gabriel Arges (ranked 3875 p4p, 85 weight class) and Rodolfo Vieira (ranked 3878 p4p, 87 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Rodolfo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Arges instigates a clinch.
Vieira has clasped his hands together around Arges's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Arges (0) vs (4) Vieira
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.
Arges is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Arges regains half guard.
Arges wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Arges looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Arges is working away.
Arges looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arges has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Vieira. Oh but Arges has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Vieira goes limp - he's gone! Arges jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriel Arges! |
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Event:
ADCC - Qualifiers 1
Date: Jun 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Musumeci (ranked 3869 p4p, 91 weight class) and Gabriel Arges (ranked 3865 p4p, 88 weight class). Gabriel Arges is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Musumeci! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gabriel Arges!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Musumeci darts in looking for a takedown but Arges gets double underhooks and turns Musumeci into the cage.
Musumeci shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Arges is trying to defend but Musumeci 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: Musumeci (2) vs (0) Arges
Musumeci seems to be working for a kimura but Arges defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arges is looking to improve his position.
Arges keeping hold of Musumeci's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Arges manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control but Arges is working from the bottom.
Arges is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Musumeci defends well.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Arges keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully.
Arges has control of Musumeci's left arm, preventing Musumeci from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Arges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arges is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Arges pulls Musumeci in to control the position.
Arges had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Musumeci defends it easily.
Arges pulls Musumeci in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci tries to free his leg and advance position but Arges is retaining full guard.
Arges working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Musumeci doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Musumeci manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arges has his hands on Musumeci's head, controlling the position.
Arges pushes a forearm under Musumeci's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Musumeci is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Arges! |
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