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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Rutten shoots in and bounces Selmy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Selmy is trying to control the position but Rutten postures up.
Rutten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rutten's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rutten blocks the strikes from Selmy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Selmy wants to control but Rutten is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Selmy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rutten tries to pass to full mount but Selmy defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB#
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy gets back to full guard.
Rutten landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow. #T2#
Rutten makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Selmy trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Rutten tries to free his leg and advance position but Selmy is retaining full guard.
Selmy tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Selmy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rutten cracks Selmy with a solid left hand.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rutten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selmy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rutten has managed to get both his arms back between Selmy's legs - danger averted.
Rutten working some strikes from top position.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Selmy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rutten controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.#SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Selmy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Rutten sitting in guard here, content to control.
Selmy trying to control the position.
Rutten lands a couple of elbows.
Rutten slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rutten'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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position. #SUB2#
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Rutten drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rutten preventing the sweep.
Sebastian Rutten overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rutten's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wanted to stand there but Selmy had control of the position.
Rutten stopping the sweep attempt from Selmy.#SUB2#
Selmy has his foot on Rutten's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rutten works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy controls Rutten momentarily but Rutten frees himself. #T1#
Rutten trying to control the position from guard on top but Selmy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutten is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rutten postures up.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Rutten content to stall in guard here.
Selmy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rutten keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully.
Rutten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Selmy's head.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Selmy is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Selmy trying to control but Rutten is working from the bottom.
Rutten wants to stand up but Selmy is controlling him.
Selmy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Selmy stops Rutten from standing up.
Selmy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rutten works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Selmy throwing strikes but missing.
Selmy prevents Rutten from getting back to his feet.
Selmy tries to free his leg and advance position but Rutten is retaining full guard. #T3#
Selmy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Rutten feints and as Selmy raises his hands in defense, Rutten changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Selmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Selmy looking for a guillotine here but Rutten defends easily.
Rutten stays in close to Selmy's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rutten defends well.#T4##SUB2#
Selmy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rutten passes into half guard.
Selmy is breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Rutten seems content to control.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Selmy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Selmy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rutten is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Selmy!
Selmy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rutten lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Rutten dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Rutten shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Selmy is trying to defend but Rutten finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Selmy is looking for a sweep. Rutten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rutten pulls his head out easily.
Selmy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rutten's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rutten's back!#SUB2#
Selmy is persistently looking for the submission but Rutten is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Selmy working for the choke.
Selmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Selmy has got his arm under Rutten's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Rutten has spun round into Selmy's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving. #T1#
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Rutten wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Selmy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rutten is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rutten postures up and lands a big shot to Selmy's brow.
Rutten controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Selmy keeping moving, preventing Rutten from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Selmy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rutten doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rutten manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rutten with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Selmy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rutten has picked Selmy up and slammed him! Selmy can't keep hold of the triangle and Rutten manages to pass to side control!
Rutten working the body and head with strikes.
Selmy struggling a bit here.
Rutten trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Selmy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Selmy gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Rutten is working for a kimura but Selmy is defending it quite comfortably.
Rutten working Selmy over with strikes.
Selmy tries to roll over but Rutten keeps him under control.
Rutten trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Rutten works his way into side control.
Selmy is being controlled here. #SUB#
Rutten working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Selmy tries to bench press Rutten off him but Rutten keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Rutten keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rutten is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Selmy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Rutten is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Selmy can do to turn this around?
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rutten wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Baristen Selmy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sebastian Rutten is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rutten wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Rutten showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutten has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Rutten!
Sebastian Rutten seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
420 Sorry, Amsterdam
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Kluba finds it's target.
Kluba misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Selmy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kluba throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Selmy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Selmy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kluba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sebastian Kluba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kluba lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheers as Kluba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Selmy doesn't seem phased though.
Kluba lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1#
Selmy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #KD#
Kluba lands a left and a right that send Selmy crashing to the mat, dazed. Kluba thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Selmy is rocked!
Kluba cracks Selmy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Selmy falls backwards against the cage. Kluba follows up with more strikes that drop Selmy to his knees. Kluba keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Selmy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastian Kluba!
Sebastian Kluba decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
JBL 18 Boxaaja vs Llosa
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Goglin takes the fight into the clinch.
Goglin lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Goglin. #TD2#
Selmy pulls guard.
Goglin wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Goglin is posturing up here but Selmy has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Goglin tries to roll out but it's too tight and Goglin has to tap! Slick submission there by Selmy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baristen Selmy!
Monte Goglin spoke after the fight, saying 'Really thought we had this one today...maybe I overlooked this guy a bit. Or maybe not, maybe this guy just had a great fight, congrats, but we'll come back strong next time!'.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 19, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Baristen Selmy (ranked 3412 p4p, 402 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21414 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Baristen Selmy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Selmy gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Selmy (4) vs (0) Al Hammad
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hammad wants to control but Selmy postures up.
Selmy swings around for an armbar but Al Hammad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Selmy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (4) vs (2) Al Hammad
Al Hammad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Selmy has his foot on Al Hammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Hammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Al Hammad trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy has his foot on Al Hammad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Al Hammad works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy wants to improve his position but instead Al Hammad has moved into half guard.
Selmy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Selmy wants to improve his position but Al Hammad is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selmy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Selmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Hammad is aware though and is defending well.
Selmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Hammad is aware though and is defending well.
Selmy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selmy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Hammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Hammad advances to half guard.
Selmy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Al Hammad seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Hammad wants to pass the guard but Selmy is defending well.
Al Hammad passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (4) vs (5) Al Hammad
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to control but Selmy is keeping him busy.
Selmy struggling a bit here.
Al Hammad controls the position from side control.
Al Hammad working away.
Al Hammad trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Al Hammad keeps moving and retains side control.
Al Hammad has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Selmy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Selmy (4) vs (7) Al Hammad
Selmy working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Selmy wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Selmy (4) vs (10) Al Hammad
Al Hammad controls the position.
Selmy wants to control his opponent's hands but Al Hammad gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Selmy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Hammad just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Selmy breaks Al Hammad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (6) vs (10) Al Hammad
Selmy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Hammad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selmy is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to control the position but Selmy postures up.
Al Hammad tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Selmy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Al Hammad dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (6) vs (12) Al Hammad
Selmy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Hammad has passed into half guard!
Al Hammad stalling.
Selmy wants to control but Al Hammad is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Selmy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Hammad pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back.
Selmy is looking to control Al Hammad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Selmy avoid being mounted?
Selmy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Hammad wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Selmy working for a triangle but Al Hammad defends it easily.
Al Hammad controlling from the top position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Selmy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Hammad has managed to get both his arms back between Selmy's legs - danger averted.
Selmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Hammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Selmy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Al Hammad has picked Selmy up and slammed him! Selmy can't keep hold of the triangle and Al Hammad manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (6) vs (15) Al Hammad
Al Hammad trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
Al Hammad has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Selmy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Selmy (6) vs (17) Al Hammad
Selmy tries to reverse the position but Al Hammad maintains control.
Selmy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Selmy (6) vs (20) Al Hammad
Selmy trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Selmy is really stuck here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to stick to Selmy's back but Selmy is turning into Al Hammad. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Al Hammad's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Selmy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (8) vs (20) Al Hammad
Selmy is looking to advance position but Al Hammad has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (8) vs (24) Al Hammad
Selmy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Al Hammad controlling his opponent.
Selmy wants to control but Al Hammad is having none of it.
Selmy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Selmy tries to hold on but Al Hammad pushes him away.
Al Hammad manages to capitalize on a mistake by Selmy to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Selmy (8) vs (27) Al Hammad
Selmy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Selmy right now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Selmy tries to break free.
Selmy trying to control the hands but Al Hammad breaks the grip.
Al Hammad tries to get the hooks in deep but Selmy pushed the leg off.
Selmy trying to control but not successfully.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Al Hammad struggling to keep hold of the position.
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Selmy tries to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad biding his time, looking for the opening.
Al Hammad is not going to allow Selmy to sit and survive in this position.
Selmy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Al Hammad's guard. Nice work there by Selmy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (10) vs (27) Al Hammad
Selmy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Hammad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Hammad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Hammad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (10) vs (31) Al Hammad
Selmy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Al Hammad wants to free his trapped foot but Selmy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to control the action in half guard but Selmy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back.
Al Hammad works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (10) vs (34) Al Hammad
Al Hammad tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Selmy tries to buck Al Hammad off but Al Hammad is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Selmy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Selmy regains half guard.
Selmy manages to get to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Selmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Hammad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Al Hammad controls from within his opponent's guard.
Al Hammad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Selmy is keeping the position for now.
Selmy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Hammad passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (10) vs (37) Al Hammad
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Hammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Hammad trying to control the position but Selmy is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Hammad is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Selmy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Selmy gets back to half guard.
Selmy is trying to maintain the position but Al Hammad is very close to passing his half guard.
Selmy moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Selmy throws his legs up looking for a submission but Al Hammad uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (10) vs (40) Al Hammad
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Selmy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (12) vs (40) Al Hammad
Selmy seems to be looking for submissions.
Al Hammad preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Selmy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Hammad sees it coming and defends easily.
Selmy is looking to advance position but Al Hammad won't allow it.
Selmy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Hammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Selmy.
Al Hammad is looking to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Selmy trying to work for an americana but Al Hammad has managed to regain full guard.
Selmy won't allow Al Hammad to sweep him here.
Selmy has gone for a leg lock! Al Hammad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Selmy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (12) vs (42) Al Hammad
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Selmy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad wins on points by 42 to 12.
Bashaad Al Hammad is the new middleweight champion!
Bashaad Al Hammad took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ferenc Puskas (ranked 23389 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baristen Selmy (ranked 3394 p4p, 397 weight class). Puskas comes to the cage accompanied by La Horde Vs. Brahms. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Ferenc Puskas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Baristen Selmy!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Puskas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Selmy was covering up waiting for the punch and Puskas finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Puskas (2) vs (0) Selmy
Selmy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Puskas throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Selmy's body to avoid the submission. Selmy has instead reached around Puskas's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Selmy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Baristen Selmy! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Baristen Selmy (ranked 3388 p4p, 396 weight class) and Billy Brown (ranked 5875 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CCR - Bad Moon Rising. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight 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; Baristen Selmy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Billy Brown!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Selmy tries to clinch there but Brown circles away.
And Brown tries to counter it with a takedown but Selmy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Selmy moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Selmy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Selmy (0) vs (2) Brown
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.
Selmy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Selmy.
Selmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Selmy is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Selmy is retaining full guard.
Selmy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Selmy is retaining full guard.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Selmy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selmy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Selmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown wants to control from the top but Selmy keeps moving.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Selmy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Selmy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Selmy has tightened it up now! Brown should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Baristen Selmy! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Baristen Selmy (ranked 3310 p4p, 402 weight class) and Anderson Oliveira (ranked 5774 p4p, 493 weight class). Baristen Selmy 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 middleweight 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; Baristen Selmy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Anderson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Selmy misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Selmy (0) vs (4) Oliveira
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Selmy tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Selmy denies him.
Selmy is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oliveira off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (4) vs (4) Oliveira
Selmy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Selmy is cranking Oliveira's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Oliveira! He's tightened the choke and Oliveira is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baristen Selmy! |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Baristen Selmy (ranked 3301 p4p, 402 weight class) and Oscar Chow (ranked 7728 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Chow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight 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; Baristen Selmy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Oscar Chow!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chow. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Selmy (0) vs (4) Chow
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.
Chow is looking to take a break and control but Selmy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Selmy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (4) vs (4) Chow
Selmy working for a choke but Chow reverses nicely into Selmy 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (4) vs (6) Chow
Selmy has his foot on Chow's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chow works his way back into a safe position though.
Selmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow 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.
Selmy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Selmy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Selmy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chow is aware though and is defending well.
Selmy wants to sweep but no luck.
Selmy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chow escapes and throws Selmy's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Selmy (4) vs (9) Chow
You can see the frustration on Selmy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Selmy is looking to reverse the position.
Chow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Selmy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Selmy keeps working.
Selmy is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Selmy (8) vs (9) Chow
Chow breaks Selmy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Selmy (8) vs (11) Chow
Selmy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chow frees his head nicely. Oh but Selmy has switched to an armbar! Chow is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Baristen Selmy! |
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Event:
HSF 2:
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson crunches a lovely knee into Selmy's ribcage.#TD#
Watson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Watson manages to end up in side control.
Selmy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Watson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Selmy is looking to regain half guard here but Watson keeps moving and retains side control.
Selmy can't do much from the bottom here.
Watson trying to control the action but Selmy is working from the bottom.
Selmy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Watson off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Watson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Selmy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Selmy has his arm under Watson's chin here. Game over son! Selmy squeezes tightly and Watson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Baristen Selmy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Selmy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sousa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Selmy advances to mount. #SUB2#
Selmy working for a guillotine from mount but Sousa is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Selmy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sousa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sousa and Selmy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2#
Selmy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sousa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Selmy but great work by Sousa.
Selmy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Selmy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Selmy seems to be looking for submissions.
Sousa is breathing heavily.
Selmy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Selmy swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baristen Selmy!
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