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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Percival Nerdspoof The 3rd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Siam gets caught flat footed, as Nerdspoof The 3rd shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (2) vs (0) Siam
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Nerdspoof The 3rd from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam pulls Nerdspoof The 3rd in close to prevent any damage.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T1#
Siam keeping full guard, as Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to pass.
Nerdspoof The 3rd not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T2#
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nerdspoof The 3rd passes into half guard.
Siam is staying active underneath Nerdspoof The 3rd, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Still in half guard, Nerdspoof The 3rd seems content to control.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Nerdspoof The 3rd drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nerdspoof The 3rd has Siam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (2) vs (2) Siam#T4#
Siam advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nerdspoof The 3rd manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Siam controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (2) vs (5) Siam
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siam wants to take Nerdspoof The 3rd's back but he can't do it this time. #T6#
Nerdspoof The 3rd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to hold on but Siam postures up.
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Nerdspoof The 3rd really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Nerdspoof The 3rd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nerdspoof The 3rd (2) vs (8) Siam
Nerdspoof The 3rd is trying to break free.
Siam 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.
Nerdspoof The 3rd wants to escape the position.
#T8#
Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Well, with Siam on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Nerdspoof The 3rd is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nerdspoof The 3rd turns into Siam and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (4) vs (8) Siam
Nerdspoof The 3rd is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nerdspoof The 3rd (4) vs (12) Siam
Siam controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Nerdspoof The 3rd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Siam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nerdspoof The 3rd to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Nerdspoof The 3rd (4) vs (15) Siam
Good control from Siam.#T10#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is really stuck here.
Nerdspoof The 3rd is working hard here to advance position.
Siam controlling from the back.#T11#
It looks like Siam 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.
Siam gets his hands free as Nerdspoof The 3rd looks to control.
Siam controls the action.
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.#T12#
Nerdspoof The 3rd trying to control the hands but Siam won't let him.
I would not like to be Nerdspoof The 3rd right now.
Nerdspoof The 3rd can't escape the position.
#T13#
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Nerdspoof The 3rd tries to escape the position.
Siam 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.
Siam avoiding Nerdspoof The 3rd 's attempts to control his hands. #T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Let's hope that Siam 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!
Siam wins on points by 15 to 4.
Chan Siam is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Chan Siam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Ian Laperierre!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Siam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Laperierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Siam rushes Laperierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siam stops a takedown attempt from Laperierre.
#TD#
Siam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Laperierre
Laperierre keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass. #SUB2#
Laperierre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laperierre is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Laperierre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Laperierre trying to control the position.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Laperierre is keeping the position.
Laperierre looking to control.
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Laperierre#T3#
Siam controls the position.
Laperierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siam's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Laperierre wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Siam controlling the action here.
Laperierre is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Laperierre avoid being mounted?#T4#
Laperierre is looking to improve his position.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Laperierre is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Siam trying to pass the guard but Laperierre defending well.
Siam is thwarting Laperierre's attempts to control the position.
Laperierre is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laperierre is still trying to improve position.#T6#
Well, if Siam 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.
Siam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Laperierre! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Laperierre
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Siam controlling from mount.
Laperierre is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Laperierre tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Laperierre looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Laperierre
Siam 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.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Laperierre doesn't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is hanging on to Laperierre's back as he tries to escape.
#T10#
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Siam keeps control of the position as Laperierre tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Laperierre tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
#T11#
Laperierre just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Siam controls the position.
I really don't envy Laperierre right now.
Laperierre trying to control the position but Siam manages to sink in the hooks. #T12#
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Laperierre trying to control the hands but Siam won't let him.
Laperierre is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Laperierre is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
#T13#
Laperierre tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Laperierre wants to escape the position.
#T14#
Laperierre is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
I really don't envy Laperierre right now.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laperierre manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Laperierre.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Laperierre
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 3 losses; Stsyapan Chai!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Siam gets underhooks to prevent Chai's takedown attempt.
Siam tries for a takedown but Chai manages to get underhooks.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Chai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siam is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chai to the mat. Chai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Chai
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chai is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam preventing the sweep. #T1#
Chai has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam won't allow Chai to sweep him here. #T2#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam won't allow Chai to sweep him here.
Chai keeps trying to improve his position.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.#T3##SUB2#
Chai has an active guard here but Siam has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chai wants to control the action here but instead Siam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Chai#T4#
Chai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam controlling from mount.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T5#
Chai is still trying to improve position.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam controlling from the full mount. #T6#
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Chai tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Chai tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chai regains half guard.
Chai is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Chai
Chai tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Chai is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it. #T9#
Siam taking a breather here.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (11) vs (0) Chai#T10#
Chai slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Siam is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard. #T12#
Chai is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Siam is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (14) vs (0) Chai#T14#
Chai being controlled for a moment.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 03, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Sao Alela! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Alela takes the fight into the clinch.
Siam can't get the takedown.
Alela is trying to drag Siam to the mat but Siam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alela is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alela drops down looking for an ankle pick but Siam pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sao Alela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Siam has Alela pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alela tumbling to the mat - Siam dives into Alela's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alela (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alela is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Alela trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alela's guard.
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Siam wants to pass to mount but Alela is defending the position.
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siam is looking to advance position but Alela won't allow it.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Alela trying to control here.
Alela wants to get back to full guard.
Siam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alela is trying to control but can't.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Alela moves into full guard.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5##SUB#
Alela had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siam defends it easily.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alela is trying to control the position but Siam postures up.
Siam stands and throws Alela's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Alela (0) vs (5) Siam
Alela is trying to improve his position.
Siam controls the position from side control.#T7#
Alela regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Siam is thwarting Alela's attempts to control the position.
Alela is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Alela slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Alela keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Alela is adopting a defensive guard.
Siam is stalling in the full guard.
Alela looking for a sweep. Not yet Alela, not yet. #T10#
Alela keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass. #SUB#
Alela is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alela will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alela trying to control the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alela swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard. #T11#
Alela seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Siam is pushing down on Alela's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alela is fighting to maintain full guard but Siam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam is controlling the pace.
#T13#
Alela is trying to control but can't.
Alela is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alela bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (5) Siam
Alela pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alela (2) vs (7) Siam
Siam being controlled here momentarily.
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T14#
Alela working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alela tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 25 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tommy Reed!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Siam is working for takedown but Reed is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Siam is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Siam manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Reed#SUB2#
Reed has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Siam is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Reed. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Reed
Reed tries to buck Siam off but Siam is having none of it.
Reed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Siam is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Reed wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Reed trying to control here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reed manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Reed 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.
Reed trying to control the position.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Reed has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siam has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Reed
Reed is trying to improve his position.
Reed is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Siam taking a breather here.
Siam tries to move to mount but Reed blocks the move with his legs. #T4#
Siam taking a breather here.
Reed is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reed is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Reed is looking to reverse the position.
Reed tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (10) vs (0) Reed#T5#
Reed is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reed tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is trying to escape the mount but Siam keeps good control and instead manages to take Reed's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (0) Reed
Siam has good solid back control here.
Reed tries to escape the position.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.
Reed wants to escape the position.
#T6#
Reed looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Reed is really stuck here.
Reed is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Reed wants to get back to full guard.#T7#
Reed wants to get back to full guard but Siam has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (16) vs (0) Reed
Reed is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reed! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (18) vs (0) Reed
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reed tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reed wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (21) vs (0) Reed
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Reed.#T9#
Reed manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Reed.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (21) vs (2) Reed
Siam pulls Reed in close to prevent any damage.
My spies in Ground Zero Workout Gym inform me that Reed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Reed trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T10#
Siam pulls Reed in to control the position.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam 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.
Reed wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Reed from controlling successfully. #T11#
Reed might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Reed is looking to pass into half guard but Siam pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Siam is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (23) vs (2) Reed#SUB2#
Reed isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siam stacks Reed on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (26) vs (2) Reed
Reed tries to control but Siam manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (29) vs (2) Reed
Reed is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T12#
What can Reed do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Reed's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Reed do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Reed is really stuck here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Reed is in bad spot here.
Reed trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
Reed can't escape the position.
#T14#
Siam not allowing Reed to control his hands.
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Siam is not going to allow Reed to sit and survive in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 29 to 2.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 398
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Toehold drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam is trying to hold Toehold in close to prevent damage but Toehold has managed to pass into half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Toehold wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to hold on to Toehold's head to control him but Toehold postures up.
#T1#
Toehold controlling the action here.
Siam wants to control but Toehold is keeping busy.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but Siam defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Siam has his hands clasped together around Toehold's back. He's all about the action.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Toehold sits in half guard. #T3#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold content to control rather than advance.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well. #T4#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Toehold keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam controls Toehold momentarily but Toehold frees himself.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Toehold#T6#
Siam is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Toehold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toehold looking to control.
Siam 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. #T8#
Toehold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam has Toehold pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam is trying to control the position but Toehold postures up.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T9#
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard.
Toehold's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T10#
Siam tries to get to full guard but Toehold has control of the leg.
Toehold stalling.
Siam wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Siam controlling the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T12#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Toehold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Toehold prevents Siam from improving his position.#T13#
Toehold is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siam wants to improve his position but Toehold is controlling well.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Toehold controls from within his opponent's guard. #T14#
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Toehold puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toehold wins on points by 4 to 2.
Tommy Toehold is the new featherweight champion!
Tommy Toehold decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 396
Date: Jul 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 41 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Siam feints and as Archer raises his hands in defense, Siam changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Archer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer working a defensive guard but Siam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Siam#T1#
Archer is looking for a sweep.
Siam slows the pace down.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer struggling a bit here.#T2#
Siam wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Archer is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Archer's face as Siam controls the position.
Archer keeps Siam under control for a moment.
Archer tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position. #T3#
Archer is working hard here to advance position.
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Archer is not content to let Siam control the position. #T4#
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control.
Archer prevents Siam from moving into mount.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #T5#
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Archer manages to get back to half guard.
Siam is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Archer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Archer is in trouble now - Siam has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Siam
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T6#
Siam wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (11) Siam
Siam wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.#T7#
Siam keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
#T8#
Siam trying to control.
Siam controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Siam.
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Siam to control. #T9#
Siam keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
Archer trying to control but not successfully.
Archer tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Siam go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T10#
Siam has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Siam not allowing Archer to control his hands.
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
#T11#
Archer staying busy and making it hard for Siam to control.
Siam doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (11) Siam
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there. #T12#
Archer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Archer wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T13#
Siam keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Archer passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Siam gets back to full guard.
Siam keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T14#
Siam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 11 to 2. Chan Siam retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 24 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Siam as he avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCain.
McCain shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siam as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McCain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Siam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCain pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Siam stops a takedown attempt from McCain.
#TD2#
Siam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCain is trying to keep an underhook but Siam manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Siam
McCain is positioning himself well to prevent Siam advancing to mount.
Well, if Siam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T1#
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
McCain is trying to get back to full guard.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Siam
McCain tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Siam controlling his opponent.
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McCain tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McCain wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T3#
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T4#
Siam content just to control the position here.
McCain tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
McCain tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siam controlling his opponent.
McCain can't escape the position.
#T5#
Siam wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam wants to take McCain's back but he can't do it this time.
Siam controlling the pace for now.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T6#
Siam content just to control the position here.
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it.
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCain is looking to escape.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam wants to control the pace but McCain is squirming around nicely. #T8#
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
McCain actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
McCain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
McCain has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T10#
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCain working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T11#
McCain being controlled here, momentarily.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but McCain is retaining full guard.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Siam 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.#T12#
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.#T13#
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCain is keeping the position for now.
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.
McCain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T14#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McCain keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 5 to 0.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Siam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) McCain
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam is stalling in the full guard.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from McCain.
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.#T1#
McCain is trying to keep Siam in close.
McCain pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Siam wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
Siam passes McCain's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Siam controlling the action here.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (4) McCain
McCain wants to control the position but Siam frees himself and scrambles - McCain manages to regain control in side control.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCain trying to control the position but Siam is working away. #T4#
Siam trying to control but McCain flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (7) McCain
Siam prevents McCain from getting a body triangle.
Siam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (7) McCain
Siam trying to control but McCain is working from the bottom.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but McCain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (9) McCain#T7#
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (12) McCain
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
Siam prevents McCain from moving into mount.
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position. #T8#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCain looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is trying to control but McCain passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (15) McCain#T9#
Siam seems a little lost for a moment, as McCain dominates the positioning.
McCain wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T10#
McCain taking a breather here.
Siam stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Siam stops McCain from passing to mount.
McCain advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (17) McCain
Siam wants to control but McCain is having none of it.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but Siam doesn't allow it.
McCain tries to control but Siam wriggling away. #T12#
Siam has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (20) McCain
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
McCain wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Siam is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
McCain with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McCain wants to control but Siam has made it back to half guard. Nice work. #T14#
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
Siam won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
Siam wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (23) McCain
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 23 to 4.
John McCain is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking John McCain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 64 wins and 44 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ottke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Ottke shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Siam drives through and clinches with Ottke against the cage.
Ottke is trying to drag Siam to the mat but Siam just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ottke tries to score a body lock takedown but Siam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.#TD#
Siam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Ottke
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ottke looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ottke has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ottke is keeping the position for now.
Ottke is controlling Siam's posture.#T1#
Siam passes Ottke's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ottke is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Ottke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Ottke tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Ottke trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam trying to control the pace. #T3#
Siam prevents Ottke from improving his position.
Ottke is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Ottke is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ottke has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Ottke
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ottke tries to hold on but Siam postures up.#T5#
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ottke wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Ottke working to try and regain half guard.
Siam fails to take his opponent's back. #T6#
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siam prevents Ottke from getting the reversal.
Ottke tries to control Siam's body but Siam pushes him off. Ottke squirms to his side and now Siam has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (8) vs (0) Ottke
Siam keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Ottke is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Ottke tries to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Ottke wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.#T8#
Siam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Ottke to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Ottke
Good control from Siam.
Ottke can't escape the position.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Siam not allowing Ottke to control his hands. #T9#
Ottke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Ottke.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Ottke
Ottke looking to pass the guard.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam seems keen to control Ottke's posture.
Ottke trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Ottke tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T10#
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Ottke trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam has Ottke pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Ottke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ottke 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.
Siam controlling Ottke's posture. #T12#
Ottke controlling from the top position.
Ottke wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Ottke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Ottke wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ottke manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (13) vs (2) Ottke
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam postures up.
Ottke has control of Siam's left arm, preventing Siam from doing any damage.
Siam wants to control from the top but Ottke keeps moving. #T14#
Ottke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Siam stays in close to Ottke's body and controls the position.
Ottke is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Chan Siam 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:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McCain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Siam defends well and McCain ends up having to push Siam into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCain shoots in for a double leg but Siam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
McCain wants the takedown. Siam is fighting it off but McCain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Siam's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Siam has McCain pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T4#
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T5#
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCain trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) McCain
Siam 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.
McCain seems keen to control Siam's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
McCain is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
McCain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
McCain keeping control of the position.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Siam passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (2) McCain
McCain tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controls the position. #T9#
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam controls the position.
McCain is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control.
Siam tries to move into full mount but can't pass McCain's legs.
A control attempt from McCain but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain wants to control but Siam is having none of it.#T10#
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCain gets back to half guard.
Siam wants to pass the guard but McCain is defending well.
McCain is trying to control but Siam passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (10) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
McCain tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
McCain is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
McCain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (10) vs (6) McCain
Siam trying to control the action but McCain just sinks the hooks in.
McCain controlling from the back.
Siam is in bad spot here.
#T12#
What can Siam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McCain's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
You can see the frustration on Siam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McCain's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCain biding his time, controlling Siam.
McCain wants to control but Siam manages to buck him off and is now in McCain's guard! Nice work there by Siam! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (6) McCain#T13#
McCain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siam has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (15) vs (6) McCain
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T14#
McCain struggling a bit here.
Siam is staying tight to McCain's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siam's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siam prevents McCain from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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:
CWC 379
Date: May 28, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 23 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 12 losses; Enamorado Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bandito shoots in for a double leg but Siam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice sprawl there from Bandito as Siam shoots in.#TD#
Siam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Bandito
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Bandito defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandito makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bandito.
Bandito working a defensive guard but Siam manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Bandito
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to advance to mount but Bandito denies him. #T1#
Siam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bandito prevents Siam from moving into mount.
Siam takes a little break here. Bandito wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
Bandito is trying to improve his position.
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bandito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandito wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Bandito is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Siam postures up.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Bandito.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bandito is controlling Siam's posture.#T4#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam 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.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Bandito not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandito tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bandito's guard.
Bandito wants to sweep but Siam has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Bandito
Bandito is being controlled here.
Bandito is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Siam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bandito's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bandito tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Bandito manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (8) vs (2) Bandito
Bandito tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Bandito is still trying to improve position.
Siam is pressing down on Bandito's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T7#
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bandito pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Siam keeping control of the position.
Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito fails to advance to Siam's back.
Bandito avoids the attempt from Siam to control.#T8#
Bandito prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Bandito wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Bandito is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Siam has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Siam! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (5) Bandito
Bandito wants to control but Siam passes easily into half guard.
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Bandito wants to control the action here but instead Siam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (13) vs (5) Bandito
Siam controlling the pace for now.
Siam prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Bandito tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T10#
Siam avoids the attempt from Bandito to control.
Bandito sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandito works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T11#
Bandito working a defensive guard here.
Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam 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.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandito is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Bandito wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bandito 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: Siam (13) vs (7) Bandito
Bandito wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T13#
Bandito trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (15) vs (7) Bandito
Bandito looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bandito is trying to control but Siam passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (18) vs (7) Bandito
Siam controls the position.
Bandito is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it. #T14#
Bandito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bandito is not content to let Siam control the position.
Bandito seems a little lost for a moment, as Siam dominates the positioning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 18 to 7.
Chan Siam 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Abdelrahman Camara! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 22 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Camara has Siam pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Camara pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Siam tumbling to the mat - Camara dives into Siam's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camara (2) vs (0) Siam
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Siam has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there. #T1#
Camara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Camara passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Siam is trying to control but can't.
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Camara is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing Camara from advancing position.
Camara tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Siam wants to control but Camara is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Camara controlling the pace.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siam looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T4#
Camara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Camara puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Camara stalling.
Camara wants to free his trapped foot but Siam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T5#
Siam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Siam is pulling down on Camara's head. It's preventing any offense from Camara, at least for the moment.
Camara won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam being controlled here, momentarily. #T7#
Camara is fighting to break Siam's control of his arms but Siam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Siam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camara doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camara manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T8#
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara won't allow Siam to sweep him here. #T9#
Camara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (5) vs (0) Siam
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.
Siam tries to buck Camara off but Camara is having none of it.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Camara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Camara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Siam is trying to maintain the position but Camara is very close to passing his half guard.
Siam is pressing down on Camara's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Camara stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Camara (8) vs (0) Siam#T12#
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara controls the position.
Siam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Siam controlling the position well. #T13#
Camara content to control rather than advance.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14#
Siam has Camara pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Camara being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camara takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Abdelrahman Camara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 22 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Derek Erwin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Siam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Siam showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Erwin
Erwin is positioning himself well to prevent Siam advancing to mount.
Erwin manages to get to full guard.
Siam is fighting to break Erwin's control of his arms but Erwin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erwin is continuing to stall.#T1#
Erwin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Erwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Erwin controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Erwin has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Erwin wants to sweep but no luck.
Erwin keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Erwin working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Siam preventing the sweep.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erwin wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
Erwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Erwin#T5#
Siam has his hands on Erwin's head, controlling the position.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
Siam keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass.
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.
Erwin trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Erwin is proving a slippery customer.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Erwin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Erwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erwin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Erwin advances to half guard.
Siam gets full guard.#T8#
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Erwin content to stall in guard here.
Siam pulls Erwin in close to prevent any damage.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Erwin is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Erwin being controlled here momentarily.
Erwin preventing the sweep.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Erwin from controlling successfully.
Erwin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10#
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam keeping full guard, as Erwin tries to pass.
Erwin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Erwin 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.#T11#
Siam is trying to keep Erwin in close.
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Siam continues to stall.#T12#
Erwin 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.
Siam 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: Siam (4) vs (2) Erwin
Erwin tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam trying to control the pace. #T13#
Erwin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Erwin is trying to keep Siam in close.
#T14#
Erwin controlling Siam's posture.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
Erwin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Erwin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Chan Siam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Derek Erwin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I didn't lose I just ran out of time'. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 21 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Bar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Siam on his heels. He'll look to pass Siam's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Siam
Bar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Bar tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controls Bar momentarily but Bar frees himself.
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.#T1#
Bar controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam working a defensive guard here.
Bar showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam keeping full guard, as Bar tries to pass.
Siam controlling the position.#T3#
Bar stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Bar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam pulls Bar in close to prevent any damage.
Bar trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Bar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Siam for as long as he can get away with.
Bar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam looking to control.
#T5#
Bar looking to pass the guard.
Bar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Siam
Siam tries to bench press Bar off him but Bar keeps the position.
Bar wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
A lull in the action here.
Siam is trying to control Bar's posture but Bar avoids it.
Bar takes a little break here. Siam wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T7#
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bar is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Bar stalls from top position.#T8#
Bar looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam wants to improve his position but Bar is controlling well.
Bar stalling. #T9#
Bar wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Siam trying to get back to full guard but Bar takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (0) Siam
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bar controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Bar fails to advance to Siam's back.
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bar prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Bar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bar trying to control but Siam is having none of it. #T11#
Siam is desperately trying to improve his position but Bar has a good base and remains in mount.
Siam prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Bar looking to control but Siam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siam tries to hold on but Bar pushes him away. #T12#
Bar prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Siam tries to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Bar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Siam tries to hold on but Bar postures up.
Siam tries to control the position but Bar now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (11) vs (0) Siam
Bar controls the action.
Siam is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Siam turns into Bar and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (11) vs (2) Siam
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 11 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 21 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 36 losses; Conald Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Petersen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Siam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen controlling the position.
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T1#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam being controlled here momentarily.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petersen controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Petersen#T2#
Petersen preventing the sweep.
Petersen controlling from the top position.
Petersen looking to pass the guard.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petersen is one step ahead there.
Petersen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Siam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen controlling Siam's posture.
Siam is stalling in the full guard.
Petersen controlling Siam's posture.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Petersen.#T4#
Petersen is trying to keep Siam in close.
Petersen 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.
Petersen is trying to control the position but Siam postures up.
Petersen pulls Siam in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petersen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam pushes down on Petersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Siam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petersen wants to sweep but Siam has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (7) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen struggling a bit here.
Petersen is letting Siam control him for a moment.
Siam tries to advance to mount but Petersen denies him.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Petersen is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Petersen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siam taking a breather here.
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (7) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen controlling the action here.#T7#
Petersen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Petersen is keen to just control but Siam is a slippery customer.
Siam has his hands clasped together around Petersen's back. He's all about the action.
Petersen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Petersen controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9#
Siam is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen controlling the action here.
Siam manages to get to full guard.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Petersen is proving a slippery customer.
Petersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T10#
Petersen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Siam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petersen is keeping the position for now.
Petersen wants to sweep but no luck.
Petersen is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.
Petersen 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.#T11#
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
Petersen managing to control the position.
Siam forces his way into half guard.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.#T12#
Siam is taking a breather. Petersen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Petersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Petersen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam postures up.
#SUB2#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siam won't allow Petersen to sweep him here.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen trying to control the position.
#T13#
Siam slips nicely into half guard.
Petersen tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petersen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siam in particular looking to stall.
Petersen is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (12) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen trying to control but Siam flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (15) vs (6) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the hands but Siam won't let him. #T14#
Siam struggling to keep hold of the position.
Petersen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Siam is trying to stick to Petersen's back but Petersen is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petersen. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (15) vs (8) Petersen
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is pulling down on Petersen's head to control his posture.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Conald Petersen spoke after the fight, saying 'Ta Ta there retard'. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 41 losses; Rolf Ottke!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ottke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ottke tries for a takedown but Siam manages to get underhooks.
Ottke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolf Ottke.
Ottke wants a takedown.
Siam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ottke after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Siam is trying to trip Ottke. He has hold of a leg but Ottke is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Siam persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Ottke#SUB2#
Ottke has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.
Siam postures up.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Ottke
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam takes a little break here. Ottke wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T1#
Ottke is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siam is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (0) Ottke
Siam content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ottke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ottke is controlling an arm, preventing Siam from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Siam controlling from mount.
Ottke tries to improve his position but instead Siam has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Ottke#T2#
Ottke tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Ottke just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam keeps control of the position easily here as Ottke tries to buck him off.
Ottke is trying to break free.
#T3#
Siam biding his time, controlling Ottke.
Ottke is really stuck here.
Ottke tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Ottke is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ottke is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam wants to take Ottke's back here but Ottke is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ottke looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (0) Ottke
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Siam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ottke for as long as he can get away with.#T5#
Siam avoiding Ottke 's attempts to control his hands.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.#T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ottke tries to break free.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Ottke tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Siam is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Ottke wants to escape the position.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.#T8#
Ottke wants to escape the position.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
Siam is not going to allow Ottke to sit and survive in this position.
Siam keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T9#
Good control from Siam.
Siam keeps control of the position as Ottke tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ottke rolls, trying to escape but Siam keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Ottke trying to control but not successfully.
Siam controlling well, preventing Ottke from escaping the position.
Ottke trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Siam trying to control.#T11#
Siam has the hooks in. Ottke is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ottke is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Ottke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Ottke is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ottke is trying to break free.
Ottke looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ottke doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Ottke just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Siam biding his time, controlling Ottke. #T14#
I really don't envy Ottke right now.
Siam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ottke looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Wilhelm Bar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Bar gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bar (2) vs (0) Siam
Siam tries to roll over but Bar keeps him under control.
Bar looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam has his hands clasped together around Bar's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar stalling. #T1#
Siam is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Bar trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
Bar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (5) vs (0) Siam
Siam tries to hold on but Bar pushes him away.
Bar controlling from the full mount.
Bar prevents Siam from getting the reversal.#T3#
Bar controlling from the full mount.
Siam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Bar wants to take his opponent's back but Siam doesn't allow it.
Bar controlling from the full mount.
Siam wants to control but Bar is having none of it.
Bar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bar prevents Siam from getting the reversal.#T5#
Siam keeps trying to improve his position.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siam is trying to escape the mount but Bar keeps good control and instead manages to take Siam's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bar (8) vs (0) Siam
Bar struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Bar working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bar controlling the positon.#T6#
Siam really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bar's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Bar is trying to stick to Siam's back but Siam is turning into Bar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Siam. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bar (8) vs (2) Siam
Siam trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Siam trying to control but Bar is working from the bottom.
Bar being controlled here, momentarily.
Bar looking for a sweep. Not yet Bar, not yet. #T8#
Bar wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Siam is now in half guard.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T9#
Bar wants to control the action here but instead Siam manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bar (8) vs (5) Siam#T10#
Siam controlling the pace for now.
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bar is looking to escape.
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Bar regains half guard.
Bar tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Bar trying to control from the bottom.
Bar is looking to improve his position.
Bar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Bar is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
Bar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Siam stalling. #T14#
Let's hope that Siam 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!
Bar controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bar takes the fight on points by 8 to 5. |
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Event:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 36 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
Siam dives in for a single leg takedown but Archer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Siam lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam is thwarting Archer's attempts to control the position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to control but Siam postures up.
#T1#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Siam 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.
Archer gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Archer looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
#T3#
Archer looking to control.
Siam forces his way into half guard.
Archer keeping control of the position.
Well, if Siam 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.
#T4#
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
#T5#
Siam wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Archer wants to get back to full guard.
Archer trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Archer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Archer gets full guard.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T7##SUB#
Archer is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Siam
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (7) Siam
Siam seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
#T8#
Archer is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Archer has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (10) Siam
Siam controls the position.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Archer wants to escape the position.
#T9#
Good control from Siam.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Siam controls the position.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
#T10#
Siam controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Archer wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
Archer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Archer is really stuck here.
#T11#
Siam not allowing Archer to control his hands.
Siam controls the position.
Archer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Archer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (10) Siam
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Archer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer'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.
Siam has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam trying to control the position.
#T13#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - Archer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Archer controlling the pace. #SUB#
Archer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T14#
Siam moves into full guard.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 10 to 2.
Chan Siam 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:
CWC 340
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 20 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 35 losses; Roman Boesku!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boesku sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Boesku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boesku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam wants to pass to mount but Boesku is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boesku wants to control but Siam passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Boesku#T1#
Siam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boesku tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (0) Boesku
Boesku is trying to escape the mount but Siam keeps good control and instead manages to take Boesku's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Boesku
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.#T2#
Boesku tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam is riding his opponent, not letting Boesku buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boesku keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boesku can't escape the position.
Boesku just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Boesku's body.
Siam not allowing Boesku to control his hands. #T4#
Siam is trying to stick to Boesku's back but Boesku is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Boesku. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Boesku
Boesku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Boesku stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Boesku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Boesku is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Boesku has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Boesku 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.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Boesku is proving a slippery customer.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Boesku from controlling successfully.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T7#
Boesku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (10) vs (5) Boesku
Boesku tries to advance to mount but Siam denies him. #SUB2#
Boesku is trying to get an arm triangle but Siam is defending well.
Boesku wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Siam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boesku off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (14) vs (5) Boesku
I would not like to be Boesku right now.
You can see the frustration on Boesku's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Siam controlling from the back.
Boesku tries to escape the position.
Siam controls the action.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Siam has the hooks in. Boesku is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Siam controlling the position well here. Boesku rolled but Siam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T11##T12#
Siam avoiding Boesku 's attempts to control his hands.
Siam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boesku tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Boesku trying to control but not successfully.
Boesku wants to escape the position.
Siam gets his hands free as Boesku looks to control.
Siam is hanging on to Boesku's back as he tries to escape.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Boesku doesn't escape. #T14#
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boesku for as long as he can get away with.
Siam continues to stall.
Boesku 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!
Boesku trying to control the hands but Siam won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 5.
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 337
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Siam to the ground. McCain is now in Siam's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam seems keen to control McCain's posture.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.#T1#
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
McCain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siam's guard.
McCain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain looking to pass the guard. #T2#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCain controls the pace.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) McCain
McCain working away.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McCain is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Siam defends it.
McCain trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Let's hope that McCain 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.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siam is just riding it out for now. McCain eventually gives up the hold.
McCain wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy. #T6#
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCain trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
McCain trying to mount his opponent but Siam defends it.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
#T7#
McCain trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
McCain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCain is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCain slows the pace down in half guard.
Siam wants to control but McCain is keeping busy.
#T8#
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam trying to hold on to McCain's head to control him but McCain postures up.
#T9#
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing McCain from advancing position.
Still in half guard, McCain seems content to control.#SUB2#
McCain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siam has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCain tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
McCain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (4) vs (5) McCain
Siam is hanging on to McCain's back as he tries to escape.
Siam not allowing McCain to control his hands. #T11#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
McCain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCain tries to break free.
Siam has good solid back control here. #T12#
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McCain for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam'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.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Siam controlling well, preventing McCain from escaping the position.
#T13#
McCain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Siam controlling the position well here. McCain rolled but Siam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McCain tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam keeps control of the position easily here as McCain tries to buck him off.
#T14#
McCain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam avoids the attempt from McCain to control.
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 5 to 4.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Siam has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Siam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siam manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Archer
Siam taking a breather here.
Archer tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Siam's best efforts.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Archer tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Archer is trying is best to control the position here.
Archer trying to get back to full guard but Siam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (7) vs (0) Archer#T2#
Archer is just holding on here. Siam manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Archer
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Siam biding his time, controlling Archer. #T3#
Archer can't escape the position.
Archer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Siam doesn't have the hooks in and Archer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Archer#T4##SUB#
Siam looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily.
Archer trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Archer trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T5#
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
Archer pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position. #SUB2#
Archer seems to be working for a kimura but Siam defends the submission attempt.
Siam trying to get back to full guard but Archer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (10) vs (5) Archer#T6##SUB2#
Archer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Siam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Siam wants to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer wants to control the action but instead Siam gets a body lock and reverses into Archer's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (5) Archer#SUB2#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Archer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Siam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T8#
Archer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Archer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (7) Archer
My spies in Jed's Gym inform me that Archer has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam has Archer pulled in close to control his posture.
Archer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Archer advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (12) vs (10) Archer
Archer is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Siam's shoulder. That is not cool.
Archer in the domination position with Siam hanging on.
Archer looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Archer.
Archer performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Siam wants to get back to full guard but Archer has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (12) vs (13) Archer
Siam tries to buck Archer off but Archer is having none of it.
Archer working away.
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Archer tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2#
Archer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Archer trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom. #T12#
Archer controlling from side mount.
Archer is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Archer tries to advance to mount but Siam denies him.
Who's going to make the next move?
Archer tries to advance to mount but Siam instead regains half guard.
Siam manages to get to full guard.
#T14#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 13 to 12.
Able Archer is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Able Archer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Siam moves into the clinch.#TD2#
McCain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage.
McCain wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T1#
McCain trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.#T2#
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Siam's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
McCain is still trying to improve position.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead McCain has moved into half guard.
Siam is not content to let McCain control the position.
Siam controlling the position for now.
Siam is pressing down on McCain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - McCain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
McCain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working. #T5#
Siam is controlling McCain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McCain is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam won't allow McCain to pass to mount.
McCain keeps trying to improve his position.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T6#
McCain controlling from the top position.
McCain wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
McCain trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) McCain
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
McCain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Siam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (2) McCain
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
McCain is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T8#
McCain looking for a sweep but Siam has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (2) McCain
McCain is looking to get to half guard.
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCain regains half guard.
McCain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T10#
Siam stalling.
McCain is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Siam is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McCain manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (7) vs (4) McCain
Siam pulls McCain in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Siam wants to sweep here but McCain controlling him for the moment.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Siam is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Siam has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (4) McCain
Siam postures up.
#T13#
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (9) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Siam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (6) McCain
McCain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
McCain is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (14) vs (6) McCain
McCain trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain gets back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Chan Siam retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 19 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Siam tries to get set, Sitsongrit tries to push him back and clinch up but Siam manages to avoid the attempt.#TD2#
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (2) Siam
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Siam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Sitsongrit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for subs off his back but Siam has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Siam 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.
#T3#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Siam escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Sitsongrit (0) vs (5) Siam
You can see the frustration on Sitsongrit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#T4#
Siam trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Siam taking a breather here.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping his opponent close.#T5#
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siam is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sitsongrit (0) vs (7) Siam
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sitsongrit slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T7#
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Siam 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.#T8#
Sitsongrit is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard. #T9#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T10#
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam 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. #T11#
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Sitsongrit has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position. #T12#
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Siam.
Sitsongrit 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: Sitsongrit (2) vs (7) Siam
Sitsongrit tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it. #T13#
Sitsongrit controlling the action here.
Siam is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Yet more stalling tactics from Siam.#T14#
Sitsongrit trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Siam defends it well.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 7 to 2.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Toehold! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (4) vs (4) Toehold
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold avoiding Siam 's attempts to control his hands.
Siam has hold of Toehold's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T1#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Siam doesn't escape.
It looks like Toehold 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.
Siam has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toehold content just to control the position here. #T2#
Toehold wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
Siam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Toehold looking to take Siam's back but Siam rolls and after a scramble, Siam ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Siam to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (4) Toehold
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Toehold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (6) Toehold#T4#
Toehold controlling from the top position.
Siam 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: Siam (8) vs (6) Toehold
Toehold trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Toehold controlling the position for now.#T5#
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.
Toehold keeps trying to improve his position.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here. #T6#
Toehold gets back to full guard.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Toehold looking to control but Siam passes into half guard.
#T7#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siam is thwarting Toehold's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Toehold manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam 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.
Siam passes into half guard. #T8#
Siam is controlling the pace.
Toehold controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Siam is taking a breather. Toehold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard.
Toehold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T10#
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Toehold defends it.
Toehold tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Toehold wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Toehold manages to get to full guard.
Siam trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (11) vs (6) Toehold#T12#
Siam working away.
Toehold tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Siam controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control. #T13#
Toehold is trying to work for a sweep but Siam has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (13) vs (6) Toehold
Toehold gets back to half guard.
Toehold is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (16) vs (6) Toehold
Siam is staying tight to Toehold's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Toehold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face as Siam controls the position. #T14#
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Toehold prevents Siam from improving position.
A control attempt from Toehold but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (18) vs (6) Toehold
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 18 to 6.
A very excited looking Chan Siam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 330 - McCain vs Brown
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 18 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Moto Miyashita!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Miyashita misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siam tries to counter by clinching up but Miyashita breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Siam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miyashita is looking for a takedown.
Miyashita is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moto Miyashita.
Miyashita jumps guard but Siam turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Miyashita decides to pull guard.
Miyashita trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Miyashita has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Miyashita looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Miyashita is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miyashita wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T1#
Miyashita wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Miyashita tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Miyashita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Miyashita looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Siam pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (3) vs (0) Miyashita#T2#
Miyashita wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (6) vs (0) Miyashita
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyashita's body.
Siam seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miyashita for as long as he can get away with.
Miyashita is really stuck here.
Miyashita is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Siam controlling well, preventing Miyashita from escaping the position.
Miyashita has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Miyashita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyashita tries to break free.
I would not like to be Miyashita right now.
#T3#
Miyashita tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miyashita tries to break free.
Siam controlling from the back.#T4#
Siam keeps control of the position as Miyashita tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Siam controlling well, preventing Miyashita from escaping the position.
Miyashita breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (2) Miyashita
Miyashita stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Miyashita wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Miyashita is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Miyashita#T5#
Miyashita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam manages to capitalize on a mistake by Miyashita to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (2) Miyashita
Siam has the hooks in. Miyashita is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Miyashita keeps trying to improve his position.
Siam 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.
Miyashita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Miyashita.
Siam is hanging on to Miyashita's back as he tries to escape.
#T6#
Siam controls the action.
Miyashita is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Miyashita trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Miyashita tries to break free.
Siam controlling from the back.
Miyashita tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Miyashita right now.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Miyashita doesn't escape.
Miyashita is really stuck here.
Siam 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.
Siam continues to stall.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T8#
Miyashita wants to escape the position.
Siam is trying to stick to Miyashita's back but Miyashita is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Miyashita. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (13) vs (4) Miyashita
Siam controlling Miyashita's posture.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miyashita trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Miyashita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siam dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (15) vs (4) Miyashita#T9##SUB2#
Miyashita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Miyashita working a defensive guard here.
Miyashita looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyashita, not yet. #SUB2#
Miyashita isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siam stacks Miyashita on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (18) vs (4) Miyashita
Miyashita looks to move to half guard but instead Siam has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (20) vs (4) Miyashita#T10#
Siam prevents Miyashita from getting the reversal.
Miyashita looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (23) vs (4) Miyashita
Miyashita rolls, trying to escape but Siam keeps control of the position.
Miyashita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Miyashita's body.
#T11#
I really don't envy Miyashita right now.
Miyashita looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam controlling from the back.#T12#
Miyashita is really stuck here.
Siam 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.
Siam avoiding Miyashita 's attempts to control his hands.
Miyashita tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam content just to control the position here.
Miyashita can't escape the position.
#T13#
Siam content just to control the position here.
Miyashita is trying to escape the mount.
Miyashita is still trying to improve position.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Miyashita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T14#
Miyashita is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Siam is staying active.
Miyashita gets back to half guard.
Miyashita is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Miyashita wants to get back to full guard.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Miyashita looking for a kimura from the bottom but Siam passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (26) vs (4) Miyashita
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Siam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 37 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch.
Siam has Brown pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brown manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but Siam is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (0) vs (2) Siam
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is trying to keep Siam in close.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Siam is now in half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Siam has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is trying to reverse the position but instead Siam has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (8) Siam
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T1#
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Siam controls the position.#T2#
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Siam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Brown tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown turns into Siam and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (8) Siam
Brown wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.#T3#
Siam 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: Brown (2) vs (10) Siam
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard. #T5#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Siam to get to half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6##SUB#
Brown 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 Siam. Oh but Brown has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Siam goes limp - he's gone! Brown jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Brown !
An out of breath Antonio Brown thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Imanari shows good takedown defense.
Imanari leaves Siam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Imanari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Imanari
Imanari is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Imanari working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Siam's thigh. Siam counters though and makes it back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Imanari slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Siam being controlled here, momentarily.
Siam keeping full guard, as Imanari tries to pass. #T2#
Imanari wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam pulls Imanari in close to his closed guard and prevents Imanari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Imanari stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam trying to control the position here. #T3#
Imanari is stalling in the full guard.
Siam trying to control the position here.
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Imanari
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.
Siam is looking to advance position but Imanari has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (6) Imanari
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Imanari controlling the pace for now.
Siam is working to get back to half guard.
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Imanari's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siam regains half guard.#T6#
Imanari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Imanari is keen to just control but Siam is a slippery customer.
Siam is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Imanari content to control rather than advance.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam wants to improve his position but Imanari is controlling well.
Imanari is controlling the pace.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Imanari sits in half guard.
Imanari controlling the action here. #T8#
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Imanari trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Imanari has control of the leg.
Imanari is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
Siam has a hand on Imanari's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Imanari takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (2) vs (9) Imanari#T9#
Imanari avoids the attempt from Siam to control.
Imanari wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
Imanari prevents Siam from getting the reversal.#T10#
Imanari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Siam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Siam looking to control.
Imanari tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Imanari passes Siam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Imanari is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Imanari is pressing down on Siam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siam is holding on for now.
Siam is staying active underneath Imanari, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Imanari is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
Imanari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Imanari 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.#T13#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Imanari controlling the pace.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Imanari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Imanari trying to control the pace. #T14#
Imanari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (2) vs (12) Imanari
Imanari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Imanari wins on points by 12 to 2.
Our winner, Kazuo Imanari, 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:
CWC 326
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 18 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Siam rushes Sitsongrit and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Sitsongrit ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sitsongrit no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Siam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sitsongrit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siam has passed into half guard!
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
#T1#
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Besta-Fera Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T2#
Sitsongrit is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (0) Siam
Siam rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is keen to just control but Siam is a slippery customer.#T3#
Sitsongrit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Sitsongrit seems content to control.
Sitsongrit wants to take a breather but Siam is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit prevents Siam from improving his position.
Sitsongrit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.#T4#
Sitsongrit is stalling in the full guard.
Siam is trying to keep Sitsongrit in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Sitsongrit from controlling successfully.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Sitsongrit trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sitsongrit (4) vs (2) Siam
Sitsongrit has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Sitsongrit is looking for a triangle but Siam pushes his legs off easily.
#T6#
Siam preventing the sweep.
Sitsongrit controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position.
#T7#
Sitsongrit is trying to hold Siam in close to prevent damage but Siam has managed to pass into half guard.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sitsongrit controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself. #T8#
Sitsongrit has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
Siam slips nicely into half guard.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Siam 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.#T9#
Siam prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siam wants to take a breather but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Siam is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siam keeps trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T11##SUB#
Sitsongrit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Siam defends it easily.
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siam postures up.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sitsongrit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T12#
Sitsongrit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
Sitsongrit has control of Siam's left arm, preventing Siam from doing any damage. #SUB#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Siam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T13#
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Sitsongrit.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control. #T14#
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sitsongrit takes the fight on points by 4 to 2.
Marcinho Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Marcinho Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 15 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Siam gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Archer is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Archer avoid being mounted?
Siam wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controlling the action here.#T1#
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Siam is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
Archer controlling the position well.
Siam controlling the action here.#T2#
Siam is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Archer wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Siam trying to control the pace.
Archer works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Archer controlling the position.#T4#
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Archer.
Archer trying to control the position.
Archer controlling Siam's posture. #T5#
Siam slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Archer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Archer is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.#T6#
Siam trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Archer wants to control but Siam passes easily into half guard.
#T7#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controlling the pace.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T8#
Siam trying to control the pace.
Archer tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Archer is in trouble now - Siam has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Archer#T9#
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siam avoids the attempt from Archer to control.
Archer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Siam looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10#
Siam prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Archer wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (0) Archer
Archer is working to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Archer has given up his back. Will we see Siam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (0) Archer#T12#
Good control from Siam.
Archer is trying to break free.
#T13#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Archer breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (11) vs (2) Archer
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Archer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.#T14#
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Archer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
Chan Siam 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:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Kazuo Imanari!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam misses with a takedown attempt - Imanari sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Imanari enables Siam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Imanari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Imanari
Imanari looking for a sweep. Not yet Imanari, not yet.
Imanari trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Imanari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Imanari keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Imanari looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Imanari defends it.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam is pressing down on Imanari's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imanari is holding on for now. #T3##SUB2#
Imanari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Siam'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.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Imanari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Imanari felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Imanari is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Imanari defends it.
Imanari wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T5#
Imanari is still trying to improve position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Imanari defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Imanari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is just content to waste time from the top position. Imanari takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Siam passes into half guard.
Imanari is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Imanari defends it.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Imanari is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Imanari avoid being mounted?
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Imanari is trying to control but can't.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Imanari is keeping the position.#T9#
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Imanari controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imanari is trying to keep Siam in close.
#T10#
Siam won't allow Imanari to sweep him here.
Imanari is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Imanari working a defensive guard here.
#T11##SUB2#
Imanari throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Siam escapes and throws Imanari's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Imanari
Siam trying to control the action but Imanari is working from the bottom.
Imanari tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position. #T12#
Siam staying calm.
Siam wants to control but Imanari is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Siam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Siam prefers to stall for the moment though.#T13#
Imanari is looking to regain half guard here but Siam keeps moving and retains side control.
Imanari is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.#T14#
Imanari is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Imanari keeps working.
Imanari wants to control but Siam postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam controls the position.
Imanari is not content to let Siam control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
Chan Siam decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 3
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 18 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Sano and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam tries to clinch up#TD#
and Saldini counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Saldini (4) vs (0) Siam
Saldini tries to move to mount but Siam blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam holds on to Saldini's head and controls the position momentarily.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siam's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Saldini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Siam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Saldini keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Siam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T2#
Saldini looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saldini uses his free foot to push down on Siam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Siam. Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (0) Siam
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Siam is trying to escape the mount but Saldini keeps good control and instead manages to take Siam's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (10) vs (0) Siam
Good control from Saldini.#SUB#
Saldini is looking for the choke from the back position but Siam is controlling his hands well.
What can Siam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Siam is in bad spot here.
#T4#
Saldini really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Siam.
Siam can't escape the position.
Saldini controls the position.
Siam trying to control the hands but Saldini won't let him. #T5#
Siam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Saldini is staying active.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini controlling the position well here. Siam rolled but Saldini kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Saldini has got one arm under Siam's chin. This could be trouble... Siam trying to control the other hand but Saldini gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Siam has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Angelo Saldini!
A relieved looking Angelo Saldini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 17 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam instigates a clinch.
Siam can't get the takedown.
Siam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Halli fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Siam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Halli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siam is in Halli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Halli
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli pulls Siam in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam 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.
Siam being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Siam is looking to advance position but Halli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (2) vs (4) Halli
Halli controlling the position easily from mount.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam tries to hold on but Halli postures up.
Siam can't escape the position.
Halli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Siam tries to hold on but Halli pushes him away.
Halli prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Siam holds of for dear life.
Halli controlling his opponent. #T4#
Siam can't escape the position.
Halli takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Siam is wriggling around trying to escape.
Halli tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Siam is trying to reverse the position but instead Halli has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (7) Halli
Siam tries to escape but Halli has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (7) Halli
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T6#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T7#
Halli pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Halli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (9) Halli
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Halli is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Halli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam wants to control but Halli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Siam is trying is best to control the position here.
Halli passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (12) Halli
Siam struggling a bit here.
Halli is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Siam is trying to work for a sweep but Halli has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (14) Halli
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.#T10#
Halli manages to capitalize on a mistake by Siam to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (17) Halli
Halli not allowing Siam to control his hands.
Halli controls the position.
Halli doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (17) Halli#T11#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T12#
Halli looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Halli keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #T13#
Halli has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam postures up.
#T14#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Halli controlling Siam's posture.
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Halli wins on points by 17 to 6.
Reijo Halli is the new featherweight champion!
Reijo Halli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 16 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldini can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Siam has Saldini pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Siam pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Saldini tumbling to the mat - Siam dives into Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (0) vs (2) Siam
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Siam
Siam has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Siam wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Saldini's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saldini is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam keeping full guard, as Saldini tries to pass.
Saldini is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Saldini has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini controlling the action here.#T3##SUB#
Saldini is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Saldini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam gets full guard.
Saldini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saldini is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini looking to pass the guard. #T5#
Saldini trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Saldini is proving a slippery customer.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard. #T6#
Saldini trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam controlling Saldini's posture.
Siam controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam has control of Saldini's left arm, preventing Saldini from doing any damage. #T7#
Saldini trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saldini preventing the sweep. #T8#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saldini is taking a breather. Siam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Saldini is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Siam! Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (5) vs (2) Siam
Saldini fails to take his opponent's back. #T9#
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Saldini's attempts to control the action.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Saldini controlling the position easily from mount.
Saldini trying to control but Siam is having none of it. #T10#
Siam can't escape the position.
Siam 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.
Siam wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Saldini sits in half guard. #T11#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saldini wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Saldini takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam wants to control but Saldini is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Siam won't allow Saldini to pass to mount.
Saldini slows the pace down in half guard.
Saldini wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Saldini stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position.
Saldini is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Saldini (5) vs (6) Siam#T13#
Saldini has given up his back. Will we see Siam going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Saldini (5) vs (9) Siam
Saldini just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
It looks like Siam 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.#T14#
Saldini looking very determined here, making life difficult for Siam.
Siam gets his hands free as Saldini looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 9 to 5.
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 24 losses; Bjj Steel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Siam rushes Steel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Siam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Steel
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Siam seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.#T1#
Siam wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel is trying to control the position but Siam postures up.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Steel is keeping the position.
Steel controlling the position.#T2#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel trying to control the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Steel has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Steel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Steel is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam 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. #T5#
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Steel
Steel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Steel is fighting to break Siam's control of his arms but Siam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steel 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.
Siam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T7#
Steel tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Steel content to stall in guard here.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Steel wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Well, if Steel 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.
Siam is staying active underneath Steel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siam wants to control but Steel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T9#
Steel tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (6) vs (2) Steel
Siam avoiding Steel 's attempts to control his hands.
Steel is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Siam keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Steel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Steel.#T10#
Siam keeps control of the position as Steel tries to break free.
Siam controls the position.
Steel breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (4) Steel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Steel postures up.
Steel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Steel trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is trying to control the position but Steel postures up.
Steel pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T12#
Steel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (6) vs (7) Steel
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Steel keeps moving and retains side control.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siam's legs.
Steel just content to control the position. #T13#
Let's hope that Steel 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.
Steel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steel trying to control the position but Siam is working away. #T14#
Steel taking a breather here.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam manages to get back to half guard.
Steel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel wins on points by 7 to 6.
An out of breath Bjj Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Phil St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Siam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Siam postures up.
St. Georges has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Siam has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.
St. Georges is trying to work for a sweep but Siam has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (0) St. Georges
Siam prevents St. Georges from getting the reversal.
Siam controlling his opponent.
Siam'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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) St. Georges
I really don't envy St. Georges right now.
#T1#
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of St. Georges's body.
Siam keeps control of the position as St. Georges tries to break free.
Siam biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controlling well, preventing St. Georges from escaping the position.
#T2#
Siam controlling from the back.
You can see the frustration on St. Georges's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Siam has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of St. Georges's body.
St. Georges is in bad spot here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
St. Georges tries to break free.
#T3#
Siam not allowing St. Georges to control his hands.
Good control from Siam.
St. Georges tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam controlling the position easily from mount.
Siam manages to capitalize on a mistake by St. Georges to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (13) vs (0) St. Georges#T4#
St. Georges is really stuck here.
St. Georges is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
You can see the frustration on St. Georges's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
St. Georges keeps trying to improve his position.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for St. Georges.#T5#
St. Georges tries to break free.
St. Georges turns into Siam and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (13) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (15) vs (2) St. Georges
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but St. Georges is retaining full guard.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
St. Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T6#
St. Georges is still trying to improve position.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
St. Georges looking to control.
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St. Georges is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Siam passes St. Georges's left leg - he's now in half guard.
St. Georges wants to sweep but Siam has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (18) vs (2) St. Georges
Siam advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (20) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siam forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (23) vs (2) St. Georges
Siam has the hooks in. St. Georges is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8#
Good control from Siam.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
St. Georges tries to escape the position.
Siam controls the position.
Siam gets his hands free as St. Georges looks to control.
Siam controlling from the back.#T9#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Siam.
St. Georges is trying to break free.
#T10#
St. Georges is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
Further stalling from Siam.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Siam is stinking the place up with his stalling.
I really don't envy St. Georges right now.
Siam 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.
St. Georges felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
St. Georges tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Siam controlling from the back.#T12#
St. Georges is trying to break free.
Siam 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.
St. Georges is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T13#
I would not like to be St. Georges right now.
#T14#
I really don't envy St. Georges right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 23 to 2.
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Kersikov vs Trump
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 49 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam fails with a takedown attempt.
Pancake shoots in but no luck this time.
Siam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pancake! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pancake (0) vs (4) Siam#SUB2#
Pancake is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Siam's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Siam! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pancake has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chan Siam!
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Chan Siam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Zulu vs Silva Jr
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 15 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 12 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Siam
Halli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halli managing to control the position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Halli pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halli has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Halli is keeping the position.#T5#
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
More stalling from Siam.
Let's hope that Siam 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.
Siam looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Halli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam 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.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Halli is retaining full guard. #T8#
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halli is keeping the position for now.
Siam stays in close to Halli's body and controls the position.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully. #T9#
Siam trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Halli manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Siam
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam 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.
Halli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Siam keeping full guard, as Halli tries to pass. #T10#
Halli controlling from the top position.
Siam trying to control the position.
Halli trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (4) Siam
Siam wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving.
Halli pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage. #T11#
Siam controlling from the top position.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T12#
Halli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Siam is stalling in the full guard. #T13#
Siam trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siam postures up.
#T14#
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is pushing down on Halli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Halli is fighting to maintain full guard but Siam has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 4 to 2.
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Event:
C113: Blazej vs. Stark
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard throws a jab when Siam was well out of range.
Siam thinks about countering with a body kick.
Siam moves out of range as Bastard strikes.
Siam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard tests Siam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bastard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Siam is out of range.
Siam throws a leg kick
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Siam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Siam cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Siam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bastard is looking to reverse the position.
Bastard defending against the ground and pound.
Bastard is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#T1#
Siam trying to control the action but Bastard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Siam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siam scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Siam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bastard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bastard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position but Bastard is working away. #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.
Siam in side control, throwing shots but Bastard defends.
Bastard tries to buck Siam off but Siam is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bastard is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bastard regains half guard, as Siam was trying to land strikes.
Siam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bastard defending well though.
Bastard is not content to let Siam control the position.
Bastard is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bastard avoid being mounted?#T3#
Bastard keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siam prevents Bastard from improving his position.
Siam not doing much here.
Siam drops an elbow to the side of Bastard's head.
Siam working Bastard over with strikes. #T4#
Bastard keeping hold of Siam's head, controlling as best he can.
Siam not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bastard won't allow Siam to pass to mount.
Bastard gets full guard.
Bastard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bastard manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Bastard trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
That's time! Siam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Siam throws the left hand but Bastard avoids the punch easily.
Siam slips under a jab.
Bastard lands a jab to Siam's midsection.
A low kick from Siam is predictable there
and Bastard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bastard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bastard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Siam is able to avoid easily.
A little feinted left hand from Siam on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Action Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siam slips a straight right by Bastard.
A quick step to the side and Siam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Siam.
Siam swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bastard.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Bastard.
Bastard throws a big shot that misses.
Siam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bastard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Siam.
Siam is looking to score with low kicks.
Bastard throws out a leg kick but Siam moves out of range and Bastard only half commits.
Siam throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.#T1#
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Siam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Siam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Bastard.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard tried to score with a low kick but Siam checks it.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Siam moved out of range.
Action Bastard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Siam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Siam is predictable there
and Bastard makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Siam really felt that one!#CL#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Bastard wants to get back to striking at distance but Siam won't allow it.
Siam can't get the takedown.
I was talking to Siam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Siam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Siam.
Bastard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siam backwards. #T2#
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!
Bastard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard throws a punch but it's blocked by Siam. #TD#
Siam has hold of one of Bastard's legs. Bastard is fighting the takedown attempt but Siam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bastard is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam wants to sweep but no luck.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Siam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bastard is one step ahead there.
Bastard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##SUB#
Siam has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bastard is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Siam.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Bastard keeps moving and retains side control.
Bastard trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bastard trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Siam is letting Bastard control him for a moment.
Siam is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bastard connects with a decent elbow.
Bastard happy to just control the position for now.
Siam regains half guard.
Bastard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Bastard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastard has managed to get both his arms back between Siam's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Action Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Siam ducks down to avoid it.
Siam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siam is looking to counter punch.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard with a hook.
Siam misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard catches Siam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bastard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siam somewhat.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Bastard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bastard - that will leave a mark!
Siam shoots in and drives through. Bastard sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Siam.
Bastard sizes up Siam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Siam staying out of range there.
Siam avoids a kick to the body.
Bastard throws a hook but Siam avoids it easily.
Siam swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Siam misses.
Bastard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Siam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
Bastard cracks Siam with a good jab.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side.
Siam steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bastard. That one must have hurt.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
A jab from Bastard misses.
Siam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bastard was well out of range. Poor timing from Siam.
Bastard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Siam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#TD#
Siam feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bastard working a defensive guard here.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Siam is fighting to break Bastard's control of his arms but Bastard is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Siam wants to control from the top but Bastard keeps moving.
Bastard controlling Siam's posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Siam tries to close the distance and clinch but Bastard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Action Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bastard throws a lazy right hand but Siam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Siam throwing a counter right hand but Bastard manages to avoid it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bastard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Bastard.
A swing and a miss from Siam.
Siam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siam tries to clinch but Bastard moves away
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Siam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siam with a hook.#TD#
Siam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bastard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Siam is in Bastard's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Action Bastard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bastard 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Action Bastard!
During a confident post fight interview, Action Bastard thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Cardona ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
It seemed like Cardona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cardona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siam.
Siam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cardona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cardona lands with a shot to the body.
Cardona is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A big right from Siam misses.
Cardona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardona throws a good cross that connects.
Siam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cardona sprawls well. Cardona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Cardona closes the distance and pushes Siam back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Siam throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with a punch to the body.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Cardona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cardona tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siam jumps guard but Cardona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Siam drags the fight down to the ground.
Cardona slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cardona throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Siam works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Siam is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cardona wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working. #T2##SUB#
Siam looking for submissions off his back.
Cardona blocks the strikes from Siam.
Siam is holding on to half guard well.
Cardona not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Siam actively working from the bottom here.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardona looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardona is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Cardona keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cardona wants to free his trapped foot but Siam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cardona takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Siam moves into full guard.
Cardona wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Cardona is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cardona tries to close the distance and clinch but Siam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cardona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Siam.
Cardona thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4##CL#
Siam rushes Cardona and presses him up against the cage.
Siam is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cardona.
Siam blocking some punches.
Cardona scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Siam.
A short right from Siam on the inside. #TD#
Siam pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam controlling the position.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cardona throws a strike but Siam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Siam wants to control from the top but Cardona keeps moving.
Cardona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Siam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cardona looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cardona looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cardona! #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Cardona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Siam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cardona scores with a punch to the head.
Cardona moves out of range as Siam strikes.
Siam slips under a jab from Cardona.
A left lands for Siam.
Siam throws a hook but Cardona avoids it easily.
Siam sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Calixto Cardona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardona lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cardona throws a hook but Siam avoids it easily.
Cardona throws an overhand right that lands on Siam's shoulder, as Siam tries to avoid the shot.
Cardona stuffs the takedown attempt from Siam. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
Cardona fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cardona might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cardona slips under a jab from Siam.
Cardona slips under a jab from Siam.
Cardona defending well as Siam loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Siam.#T1#
Cardona lands a head kick. Siam smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Calixto Cardona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Siam.
Cardona jabs at Siam's body.
Cardona scores with a body shot.
Cardona tries to clinch up.
A jab from Cardona does it's job there.
Cardona misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Siam coming out on top.
Cardona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Siam throws out the jab.
Cardona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cardona duly obliges.
Cardona stuns Siam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardona throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam tries to counter by clinching up but Cardona breaks away and moves out of range.
Cardona throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siam.
Cardona throws a lazy uppercut
and Siam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cardona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Siam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Siam shoots in but Cardona avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Siam has his takedown stuffed
and Cardona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona scores with a jab to the body.
Cardona lands a head shot.
Cardona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Siam counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Siam moves into the clinch.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Siam lands a shoulder strike.
Cardona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cardona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Siam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cardona swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cardona has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam tries to pull guard but Cardona forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Siam blocks a body shot from Cardona. #T3#
Siam's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses.
Siam throws a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Siam pulls guard successfully.
Cardona wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Siam holds on and takes a little breather.
Siam wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cardona is now in half guard.
Siam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cardona.
Cardona seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Siam gets full guard.#T4#
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Cardona drops back, looking for a kneebar! Siam looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Siam looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Siam! #REVR#
Sloppy strikes there by Siam.
Siam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cardona is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Siam trying to control the action but Cardona is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calixto Cardona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Siam is defended easily by Cardona.#CL#
Siam clinches up against the cage.
Cardona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Siam blocking some punches.
Cardona misses with a body punch.
Cardona misses with the head strike.
Cardona scores with a shot to the side of Siam's head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardona as Siam tries to tie him up.
Cardona tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cardona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
Cardona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardona's elbow.
Cardona throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Siam tries a body shot but Cardona blocks it.
Calixto Cardona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Siam blocks an uppercut.
Cardona avoids a wild elbow strike from Siam.
Siam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardona pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardona scores with a head kick. Siam tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cardona can't find room to land a body shot as Siam controls the action.
Cardona presses Siam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Siam displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardona up against the cage.
Cardona working aggressively here.
Cardona misses with some punches.
Siam effectively controlling the action here.
Cardona digs a right hand into Siam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siam's gas tank. #T2#
Cardona struggles to land a body shot inside as Siam controls his hands.
I was talking to Siam's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Cardona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Siam throws a big shot that misses.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siam lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Cardona has closed the distance and engaged Siam in a clinch.
Cardona lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cardona pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cardona misses with a straight left.
Cardona buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cardona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siam is looking to counter punch.
Siam throws a body shot but no joy.
Siam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cardona misses the jab.
Cardona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Siam.
Siam wants to clinch up but Cardona keeps it at a distance.
Chan Siam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calixto Cardona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Siam cracks Cardona with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cardona scores with a nice right hand.
Cardona lands a slapping body shot.
Cardona jabs Siam right on the nose. Siam blinks but takes it well.
Siam throws the left hand but Cardona avoids the punch easily.
Cardona throws a big counter head kick but Siam avoids it with no problem.
Cardona throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Siam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cardona's guard.
Siam trying to control but Cardona is working from the bottom.
Siam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardona working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siam.
Siam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siam working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Siam chips away with some ground and pound.
Cardona keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Cardona wants to stand up but Siam is controlling him.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cardona tries to clinch there but Siam circles away.
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!
Siam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Siam lands a head shot.
Cardona blocks a jab.
A big left from Siam misses.
Cardona counters with a body kick.
Cardona throws a half hearted mid kick.
Siam throws a big counter combination but Cardona scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Siam keeps the fight on the outside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calixto Cardona comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cardona 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calixto Cardona!
After winning the bout, Calixto Cardona 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:
C101: Panda vs. Harrison
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Siam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Siam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dreth momentarily.
Siam throws a hook to the side of Dreth's head but Dreth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dreth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siam's hands.
Siam tries to clinch but Dreth is having none of it.
Siam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dreth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dreth ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Siam wants to clinch but Dreth slips to the side
and Dreth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Siam catches Dreth with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chan Siam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siam moves to clinch but Dreth breaks away
and Dreth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Dreth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam lands a slapping body shot.
Siam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dreth on the side of the head.
Dreth stuns Siam with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Dreth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Siam lands with a good body shot.
Dreth misses with a low kick.
Siam appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Siam goes for a double leg but Dreth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dreth continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Siam moves into the clinch.
Siam is working for takedown but Dreth is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Dreth tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
Dreth misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Siam ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Siam no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam scores with a nice shot.
Siam is pulling down on Dreth's head to control his posture.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Siam managing to control the position.
Dreth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dreth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Siam will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Siam throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dreth stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam stops Dreth from passing to mount. #T3#
Siam is trying to control Dreth's posture but Dreth avoids it.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Dreth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Siam wants to control but Dreth postures up.
Dreth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Dreth keeps moving and retains side control.
Dreth throws a strike aimed at the side of Siam's head but Siam avoids it well.#T4#
Siam wants to control but Dreth postures up.#SUB#
Dreth goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Siam rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dreth's guard! Nice work there by Siam! #SUB#
Dreth has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.
Dreth 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.
Siam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Siam throwing strikes but missing.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valen Dreth will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dreth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big left from Dreth misses.
Siam dives in and grabs Dreth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dreth pushes down on Siam's head and hops out.
Dreth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Siam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dreth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dreth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Siam.
Good standup being displayed there by Siam as he connects with a hook.
Siam swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Dreth counter with a right hand.
Siam dips to his left and cracks Dreth with an uppercut!
Dreth throws a right hand that Siam ducks under and follows up with a left that Siam also avoids with ease.
Siam darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Siam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dreth slips under a jab.#T1#
Dreth scores with a nice strike.
Dreth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dreth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siam.
Siam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dreth throws a solid leg kick but Siam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dreth.
Chan Siam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dreth slips a straight right by Siam.
As Siam backs away, Dreth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Siam misses with a leg kick.
Dreth wants to clinch.
Siam sizes up Dreth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Dreth on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good exchange - Siam coming out on top.
Siam connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dreth. Dreth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dreth throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dreth is looking to counter punch.
Siam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Siam avoids the head kick by Dreth.
Siam misses with a body shot.
Dreth seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Valen Dreth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dreth under the eye.#CL2#
Siam has managed to clinch.
#T3#
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Dreth lands with a right to the head.
Dreth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Siam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dreth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siam.
Siam stays in close to Dreth's body and controls the position.
Dreth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dreth works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Dreth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chan Siam has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##SUB#
Dreth looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Siam with a nice head shot there.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dreth keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam 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#
Siam tried to score with a low kick but Dreth checks it.
Dreth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Dreth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siam fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Dreth clinches up against the cage.
Siam tries to stall but Dreth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Siam taking a breather.
Siam is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Siam manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam just leaning against Dreth, taking a breather.
Siam is trying to pull guard but Dreth has him pressed against the cage.
Dreth has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Siam has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dreth seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Siam can turn it around.
Siam tries to pull guard but Dreth holds him up against the cage and eventually Siam drops back down to his feet.
Valen Dreth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
Dreth tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Dreth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Siam looking to slow down the pace here.
Dreth tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dreth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dreth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dreth tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
A short right from Dreth on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dreth fails to land.
Dreth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siam backwards. #T2#
Dreth digs a right hand underneath Siam's ribcage. Siam let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Siam controlling the action here for a moment.
Valen Dreth has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dreth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dreth scores with a shot to the side of Siam's head.
Dreth misses with a punch on the inside.
Dreth is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dreth lands a body shot.
Siam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dreth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dreth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dreth lands an uppercut.
Dreth misses with a body punch.
Siam is trying to stall.
Siam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dreth is working Siam over against the cage.
Siam looking to stall.
Dreth tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dreth.
Siam tries to pull guard but Dreth won't allow it.
Dreth lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Dreth - that landed with a thud.
Siam blocks a body shot from Dreth.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dreth.
Dreth presses Siam against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dreth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dreth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Dreth misses with the head strike.
Siam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dreth smiles and moves away.
Dreth slips under a jab from Siam.
Siam throws a jab but it's blocked by Dreth. #T4#
Dreth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Dreth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dreth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dreth lands with a nice body punch.
Dreth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam misses the body punch
and Siam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Siam is rocked!
Siam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Siam is still on wobbly legs! Can Dreth finish him?
Siam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Siam seems to have recovered his senses.
Dreth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dreth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dreth tests Siam's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Siam is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dreth.
Dreth throwing a counter right hand but Siam manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Valen Dreth showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dreth 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valen Dreth!
An out of breath Valen Dreth thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
C96: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 3
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corassa looks for the body kick but Siam saw that one coming.
Corassa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Eduardo Corassa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siam dives in and grabs Corassa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corassa pushes down on Siam's head and hops out.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Siam chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Corassa can pounce on him.
Corassa takes one on the button.
Corassa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Corassa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Siam.
Siam connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corassa misses with a kick to the body.
Siam jabs Corassa right on the nose. Corassa blinks but takes it well.
Siam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Corassa sprawls well. Corassa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.#T1#
Siam throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siam throws an off balance right hand
enabling Corassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Siam connects with the punch.
Corassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corassa as he avoids it easily.
Corassa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Siam just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Corassa coming out on top.
Corassa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Siam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Siam walks into a left hand.
Corassa connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Siam's hands.
Siam slips a jab from Corassa.
Siam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eduardo Corassa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corassa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siam fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Siam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Corassa is looking for a counter combo.
Corassa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Siam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corassa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corassa misses with a hook.
A jab from Corassa misses.
Corassa looks to throw the jab but Siam is out of range.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Corassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siam.
Corassa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Siam instigates a clinch. #BC#
Corassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Corassa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corassa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Corassa connects with a looping right hand.
Siam throws a lazy right hand but Corassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Corassa catches Siam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corassa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siam misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Siam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corassa feints and then cracks Siam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siam down.
Corassa throws a front kick aimed at Siam's knee but Siam avoids it well.
Siam throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Corassa tests Siam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Corassa as Siam shoots in.
Corassa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siam manages to avoid it.
Corassa lands with a straight right. Siam didn't see that one coming.
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!
Corassa feints and then cracks Siam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Siam down.
Corassa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Siam counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Siam. #T4#
Corassa wants to sweep but no luck.
Corassa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siam.
Siam postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Siam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Siam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Corassa wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
Siam wants to control from the top but Corassa keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corassa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corassa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Siam throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Siam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corassa manages to avoid it.
Corassa stuffs the takedown.
Siam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Corassa circles away.
It looked like Corassa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Corassa thuds a left hand into Siam's body.
Siam misses with a straight left.
Siam avoids the body shot from Corassa.
Corassa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Corassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Siam is out of range and Corassa settles back down.
Siam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corassa is fending him off so far but Siam persists. Nope, Corassa circles away and we're back to standing.
Corassa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Corassa misses with the combination.
Corassa throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam swings for the body but Corassa moves out of range.
#T1#
Corassa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Siam stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Corassa shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Corassa tenderised Siam's leg. Siam is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corassa. Siam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Corassa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siam manages to avoid it.
Siam takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corassa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Corassa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Siam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Siam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Corassa throws a leg kick but Siam checks it.
Siam takes one to the side of the head.
Corassa looks to land a body kick but Siam moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Corassa. That snapped Siam's head back.
Siam shoots in for a takedown but Corassa shows good takedown defense.
Corassa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Corassa lands with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Corassa as he connects with a hook.
Siam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
Corassa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Siam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corassa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Corassa pushes Siam away with a front kick.
Corassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Corassa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Corassa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Corassa misses with a looping left.
Corassa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Siam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corassa is fending him off so far but Siam persists. Nope, Corassa circles away and we're back to standing.
Siam throws a hook to the side of Corassa's head but Corassa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A bone on bone clash there as Siam blocks the leg kick.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Corassa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Siam dodges the punch combination from Corassa.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Siam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Siam tries to counter with a clinch but Corassa shakes him off and moves away.
Eduardo Corassa is winning the standup battle so far.
Corassa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corassa wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Siam's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Siam blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Siam missing with a left hand there. Corassa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corassa throwing a counter right hand but Siam manages to avoid it.
Corassa throws a front kick aimed at Siam's knee but Siam avoids it well.
Corassa lands a leg kick that knocks Siam off balance momentarily.
Siam looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corassa is fending him off so far but Siam persists. Nope, Corassa circles away and we're back to standing.
Corassa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam shoots in but Corassa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Siam ducks under a wild hook from Corassa.
Corassa cracks Siam with an open hand slap.
Corassa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siam.
Siam tries to clinch there but Corassa circles away.
Siam lands with a hook. Corassa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A nice leg kick from Corassa, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Corassa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Corassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siam moves away.
Siam with the counter takedown but Corassa avoids it easily.
Corassa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siam shoots in looking for a takedown. Corassa tries to sprawl out of it but Siam keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corassa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Siam dives in and grabs Corassa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corassa pushes down on Siam's head and hops out.
Corassa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL2#
Siam has Corassa up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Corassa breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Corassa breaks the clinch.
Siam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Corassa.
Siam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Corassa throws a body punch but Siam moves out of range.
Siam tries to counter with a clinch but Corassa shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Siam closes the distance and clinches up with Corassa, looking for a takedown. Siam pushes Corassa against the cage but Corassa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eduardo Corassa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
A left lands for Corassa.
Good standup being displayed there by Corassa as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Corassa does it's job there.
Siam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corassa. Corassa obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corassa.
Corassa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Corassa throws a good cross that connects.
Siam ducks right into an uppercut from Corassa.
Corassa jabs Siam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Corassa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siam has time to react.
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!
Corassa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Siam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eduardo Corassa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Corassa swings for the body but Siam moves out of range.
Corassa misses the jab.
Corassa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Siam momentarily.
Siam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corassa on the side of the head.
Corassa is looking to chop away at Siam's legs.
Nice uppercut there from Siam.
Siam fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Corassa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corassa thumps Siam with a low kick.
A slow jab from Corassa misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Corassa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siam walks into a stiff left hand from Corassa.
Corassa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siam moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
Siam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Corassa finds it's way round the side to connect with Siam's head.
Chan Siam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Corassa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Siam has his takedown stuffed
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
A jab from Corassa does it's job there.
Corassa lands with a right hand.
Siam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Siam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corassa.
Corassa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Siam.
Corassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Siam lands a jab to the nose.
Corassa scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Siam misses the body punch
letting Corassa counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corassa cracks Siam with a good jab.
Siam lands with a right hand.
Corassa throws a jab when Siam was well out of range.
Corassa just misses with a punch to the body.
Siam takes one on the button.
Corassa ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Corassa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Corassa lands a two punch combo.
Corassa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siam can do to turn this around?
Corassa with a nice calf kick.
Corassa stuffs the takedown attempt from Siam. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
Corassa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eduardo Corassa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corassa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Corassa!
A very excited looking Eduardo Corassa made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
C94: Karelin vs. Jones
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Siam tries to clinch up.
Demenok looks to land a combination but Siam avoids it well.
Siam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Demenok has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Demenok fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Siam has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Siam with a poor takedown
and Demenok counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Demenok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Siam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demenok throws a jab but it's blocked by Siam.
Siam is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Siam tries to clinch up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Siam checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam throws a lazy right hand but Demenok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Siam tries to clinch up but Demenok circles away and keeps his distance.
Demenok ducks under a wild hook from Siam.#CL#
Siam closes the distance and clinches.
Siam lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Siam is trying to pull guard but Demenok has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Siam turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Siam manages to end up in side control.
Siam is working Demenok over with some ground and pound from side control.
Demenok tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Siam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Demenok, who protects the arm well.
Demenok struggling a bit here.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Demenok is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam landing strikes.
An elbow from Siam crashes against the mat.
Siam advances nicely into full mount.
Demenok really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Siam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Demenok can't escape the position.
Demenok is bucking up trying to escape but Siam cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Siam throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Demenok has his hands clasped together but Siam breaks the hold and Demenok is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Siam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chan Siam!
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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:
C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Siam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Time.#CUT#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Time scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#Siam is rocked!
Siam defending well as Time loads up on a big left hand.
Siam feints the counter takedown.
Siam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Time.#CL2#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Siam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Time wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam shoots in for a double leg but Time sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Siam backs away, Time returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A big right from Siam misses. #TD2#
Siam scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Time is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Time is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Siam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Siam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Time sees it coming and defends easily.
Time is trying to stand.
#T1#
Siam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Time is not content to let Siam control the position.
Siam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siam thows a huge punch but Time dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura but Time is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siam to get the leverage.
Time is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siam lands a nice short elbow.
Siam prevents Time from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Siam is working for a kimura but Time is defending it quite comfortably.
#ES#
Time kicks off Siam and gets to his feet. #T2#
Time throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Time.
Time throws a head kick but Siam moves out of range.
Time lands with a thumping leg kick.
Time misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Siam counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam cracks Time with a solid left hand.#ES#
Time is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Siam presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Siam is stalling here.
Siam taking a breather.
Siam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Time smiles and moves away.
Time lands with a slapping head kick.
Time looks to land a left hand but Siam moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Siam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siam cracks a nice hook into Time's ribs.
Siam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Time in his tracks.
Time misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Siam moves out of range easily.
Time throws a shot from downtown. Siam moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Siam clinches.
Siam is looking for a takedown.
My Time has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
Time lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Time misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siam lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Siam.
A short body shot lands from Time as the two fighters clinch.
Time misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Time misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Time escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Time fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Siam manages to avoid it.
My Time is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Time tries to work over Siam's front leg with a kick but Siam checks it. #T4#
Siam misses with a head kick.
Time tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Time slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Time.
Time fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
My Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Time thows a left - swing and a miss!
Siam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A big right from Siam misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Siam has Time up against the cage in a clinch.
Siam blocking some punches.
Siam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Time is defending well.#TD2#
Siam gets control of Time's arms and successfully pulls guard. Siam will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
My Time dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Time throws a sloppy head kick and Siam moves out of range easily.
Siam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Siam.
Time is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Siam is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Siam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Time wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Time some visible discomfort.
Siam wants to control but Time is keeping him busy.
Time tries to escape but Siam is in control. #T1#
Siam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Siam landing strikes.
Time tries to escape but Siam is in control. #SUB2#
Siam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Time is trying to buck Siam off.#SUB2#
Siam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Siam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Siam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Siam looks up at the clock and then as Time takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Siam smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#SUB2#
Siam is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Time looks calm but he's in trouble here. Siam gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Time is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Siam lets go of the hold and Time can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chan Siam!
A victorious Chan Siam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Siam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bastard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bastard throws a chopping leg kick but Siam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bastard throws a head kick but Siam moves out of range.
Siam misses with a straight left.
Bastard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bastard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
#CL#
Siam takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Bastard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Siam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bastard's head.
Bastard scores with a jab.
Bastard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Bastard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Action Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bastard lands with a kick to the temple. Siam shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bastard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
A combination from Bastard does no damage.
Bastard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bastard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Siam on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bastard ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Bastard tries a low kick but Siam avoids it.
Siam misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Siam.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastard is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Siam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bastard dodges the ground and pound from Siam.#T2#
Bastard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bastard is trying to improve his position.
Bastard is trying to work for a sweep but Siam has mounted him!
Siam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bastard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam dominating with strikes here.
Siam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bastard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastard is in a horrible position here. Siam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Siam is landing with some decent strikes but Bastard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Siam avoids the attempt from Bastard to control.#T3#
Siam cracks Bastard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bastard wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Bastard wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bastard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Siam fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bastard regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bastard keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siam not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siam lands a nice short elbow.
Siam trying to control the pace.
Siam not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Siam 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.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Siam jabs Bastard right on the nose. Bastard blinks but takes it well.
Bastard throws a push kick but Siam slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Siam takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Siam pulls guard successfully.
Bastard content to stall in guard here.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bastard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Siam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Bastard is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Bastard won't allow Siam to sweep him here. #SUB#
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bastard passes into side control.
Bastard wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bastard is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam moves into full guard.
Siam doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3##SUB#
Siam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bastard stacks Siam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bastard!
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siam looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Siam throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bastard to regain full guard.
Siam chips away with some ground and pound.
Siam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bastard can do to turn this around?
Siam won't allow Bastard to get back to his feet.
Siam landing with the ground and pound.
Siam working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bastard is trying to keep Siam in close.
#SUB2#
Bastard working for a triangle but Siam defends it easily.
#T4#
Siam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bastard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siam lands a couple of elbows.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bastard is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siam is aware though and is defending well.
Bastard can't keep his opponent in guard - Siam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bastard is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Siam just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Bastard.
Siam blocks a low kick nicely.
Siam throws a hook but Bastard blocks it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bastard enables Siam to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bastard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bastard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam throws a big right hand that misses.
Bastard 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.
Bastard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Siam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Bastard controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam throws a strike but Bastard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bastard postures up.
Bastard stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Siam isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bastard stacks Siam on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bastard!
Siam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bastard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Siam struggling a bit here.
Action Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bastard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam looking for a sweep but Bastard has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Siam tries to lock up and control but Bastard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard with good strikes from the mount here!
Siam is in a horrible position here. Bastard smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.#T3#
Bastard throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bastard is landing with some decent strikes but Siam is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bastard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bastard tries to stand up but Siam had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Bastard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Siam wants to control but Bastard is keeping him busy.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Siam is controlling him
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Siam'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.
Siam throwing shots but Bastard is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard tries to kick Siam off but Siam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bastard is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Action Bastard.
I think Siam 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 458: Inarritu v Raper
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Siam stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kowalczyk.
Siam throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Siam misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Siam is pushing Kowalczyk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kowalczyk throws a punch but it's blocked by Siam.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands with a light punch inside.
Siam lands with a right to the head.
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Siam tries to stall but Kowalczyk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Siam.
Siam misses with a body punch.
Siam digs a right hand underneath Kowalczyk's ribcage. Kowalczyk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Kowalczyk tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
#T1#
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the head.
Siam takes a shot to the head.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam working aggressively here.
Siam lands a left hand.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Siam.
Siam blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siam tries to work over Kowalczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Siam working aggressively here.
Siam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.
Siam lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kowalczyk walks away with a smile on his face. Siam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Siam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siam postures up in Kowalczyk's guard and throws a big left but Kowalczyk blocks it. #T2#
Siam is looking to work some ground and pound but Kowalczyk has wrist control.
Kowalczyk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Siam trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Kowalczyk wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kowalczyk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
Siam is looking to pass into half guard but Kowalczyk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kowalczyk is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Siam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kowalczyk defends well.
Kowalczyk passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.#T3#
Siam is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kowalczyk jumps into side control!
Siam is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kowalczyk trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam looking for a sweep but Kowalczyk has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Siam tries to control Kowalczyk's body but Kowalczyk pushes him off. Siam squirms to his side and now Kowalczyk has his back!
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kowalczyk's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
#T4#
Kowalczyk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kowalczyk keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Kowalczyk pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam trying to control but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Siam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chan Siam will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Siam connects with a single shot there.
Kowalczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalczyk with a nice calf kick.
Siam looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Kowalczyk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kowalczyk tries to land a front kick but Siam steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Siam catches Kowalczyk right on the button with a cross.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siam takes one on the button.
Siam misses with a straight left.
Siam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kowalczyk.
Siam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Siam cracks Kowalczyk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Siam ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Kowalczyk, right into the meat of the thigh.
Siam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Siam clinches.
Siam lands a left hand.
#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Siam throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chan Siam has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siam looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Siam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Siam blocks an uppercut.
Siam lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk blocks an elbow strike.
Siam working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Siam cracks Kowalczyk with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk tries to work over Siam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kowalczyk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Siam working aggressively here.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Siam is stalling here.
Siam misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk digs a right hand into Siam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Siam's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
Siam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Kowalczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Siam.
A head punch on the inside from Siam fails to land. #TD#
Siam gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Siam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siam works his way into side control.
Siam working away.#T3#
Kowalczyk looks to move to half guard but instead Siam has passed into mount! Damn!
Kowalczyk can't escape the position.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siam scoring with strikes but Kowalczyk is staying in there.
Kowalczyk is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam lands a couple of good shots and Kowalczyk has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Siam punches the canvas rather than the man.
Siam missing with strikes from the back.
Kowalczyk has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Siam.#SUB#
Siam patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T4#
Siam lands strikes to the head.
Kowalczyk is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Siam off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Siam connects with a big shot to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
#SUB#
Siam looking for the RNC.
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!
Kowalczyk is really stuck here.
Kowalczyk is trapped and Siam is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Kowalczyk wants to escape the position.
Siam struggling to keep hold of the position.
Siam scores with punches to the body.
Siam gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kowalczyk covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siam lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kowalczyk breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Siam throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.#CL#
Siam closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Siam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalczyk can do to turn this around?
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siam misses with the head strike.
Kowalczyk swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siam gets through Kowalczyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Siam tries to land a knee to the head but Kowalczyk blocks with his arms.
Kowalczyk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Kowalczyk fails to land.
Siam throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk tries to throw a body punch but Siam avoids it by throwing Kowalczyk back against the cage.
Siam stalling against the cage.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Siam's elbow.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siam tries to pull guard but Kowalczyk holds him up against the cage and eventually Siam drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Kowalczyk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Siam swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Siam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Siam pushes Kowalczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siam lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siam tries to throw a body punch but Kowalczyk avoids it by throwing Siam back against the cage.
Siam misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Siam misses with a punch on the inside.
Siam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Siam scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalczyk.
Siam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam takes a shot to the head.
Siam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalczyk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Siams head.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk lands with a right to the head.
Siam swings wildly with an uppercut but Kowalczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.
Siam misses with some punches.
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Siam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Siam.
Kowalczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siam lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Siam pulls Kowalczyk into guard.
Siam pulls Kowalczyk in to control the position.
Kowalczyk preventing the sweep.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kowalczyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kowalczyk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Siam has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kowalczyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Kowalczyk from controlling successfully.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siam is really struggling to control Kowalczyk but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mordechai Kowalczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Siam rushes Kowalczyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kowalczyk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Siam.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Kowalczyk prevents a body shot from Siam.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Kowalczyk has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Kowalczyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kowalczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Siam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chan Siam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Siam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam stuffs the takedown attempt from Hoyle. Hoyle gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Siam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hoyle on his heels. He'll look to pass Hoyle's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoyle holds on and takes a little breather.
Siam engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam passes Hoyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hoyle tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Hoyle holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Siam controlling the pace.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hoyle has a hand on Siam's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Siam takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoyle is working to get back to half guard.
Hoyle is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Hoyle tries to control the position but Siam now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (0) vs (8) Siam#T3#
Siam biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hoyle is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Hoyle trying to control the position but Siam manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Siam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hoyle tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Siam controlling the positon.
Hoyle wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free. #T5#
Hoyle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Siam is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hoyle wants to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T6#
Hoyle tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam controls the action.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam controlling the position well here. Hoyle rolled but Siam kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Siam is trying to stick to Hoyle's back but Hoyle is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hoyle. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (8) Siam
Siam controls Hoyle momentarily but Hoyle frees himself.
Siam keeping full guard, as Hoyle tries to pass.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Hoyle slips nicely into half guard.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Siam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hoyle is working away from the top position though.
Siam keeping hold of Hoyle's head, controlling as best he can.
Hoyle is taking a breather. Siam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T9#
Siam trying to hold on to Hoyle's head to control him but Hoyle postures up.
Hoyle prevents Siam from improving his position.#T10#
Siam won't allow Hoyle to pass to mount.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam is controlling Hoyle's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Siam tries to roll over but Hoyle keeps him under control.
Hoyle is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg. #T11#
Hoyle tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoyle from advancing position.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoyle wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Hoyle passes into side control, despite Siam's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (8) Siam
Hoyle wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam trying to control but Hoyle flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (8) vs (8) Siam#T12#
Siam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam is trying to break free.
#T13#
A lull in the action here.
Siam tries to escape but Hoyle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Hoyle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Siam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Siam for a finish.
Siam trying to control the action but Hoyle just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Hoyle is looking for the choke from the back position but Siam is controlling his hands well. #T14##SUB#
Siam defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hoyle's arms.
Siam tries to roll but Hoyle sticks to his back.
Siam prevents Hoyle from getting a body triangle.
Siam trying to control the position but Hoyle manages to sink in the hooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hoyle is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hoyle gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
After the big win, Aaron Hoyle made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Sacha Gardet!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gardet keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siam or perhaps it was just good defense by Gardet, which made it look bad.
Siam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siam misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Gardet counters with a single leg into guard. Siam didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Gardet
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Gardet trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam 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.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T1#
Gardet passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) Gardet
Siam is letting Gardet control him for a moment.
Siam's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Gardet wants to take a breather but Siam manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Gardet.
Gardet pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Gardet wants to take a breather but Siam is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gardet 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.
Gardet wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Gardet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gardet slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Gardet wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam gets full guard.
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Siam is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Gardet trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Gardet stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (8) Gardet
Gardet working away.#T4#
Gardet looking to control but instead Siam has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gardet stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam is trying to control the position but Gardet postures up.
Gardet trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam pulls Gardet in close to prevent any damage.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Gardet wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead Gardet has moved into half guard.
Gardet trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gardet trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T6#
Gardet might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gardet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Siam trying to control the position here.
Gardet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardet controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siam is controlling Gardet's posture.#T7#
Siam 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.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (8) Gardet#SUB2#
Gardet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gardet trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardet is trying to control but can't.
#T9#
Gardet moves into full guard.
Gardet wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gardet wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T10#
Gardet wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Gardet trying to control here.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gardet tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Gardet wants to sweep but Siam has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (8) Gardet#T11#
Siam content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gardet manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T12#
Gardet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Gardet is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Gardet felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gardet is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?#T13#
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Gardet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gardet is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gardet avoid being mounted?
Gardet is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (8) vs (8) Gardet
Siam taking a breather here.
Gardet is trying to improve his position.
Gardet trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.#T14#
Gardet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gardet tries to control but Siam manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (11) vs (8) Gardet
Siam controls the position.
Gardet tries to escape the position.
Gardet keeps trying to improve his position.
Gardet trying to control the position but Siam manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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:
CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Siam shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sitsongrit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T1#
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Siam is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siam to get the leverage.
Siam working Sitsongrit over with strikes.
Sitsongrit flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB#
Siam seems to be working for a kimura but Sitsongrit defends the submission attempt.
Siam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Siam is looking for a kimura here.
Ground and pound from Siam. #T2##SUB#
Siam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Siam is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siam is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit moves into full guard.
Siam wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Siam controls the pace.
Sitsongrit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Siam trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Deep waters inform us that Sitsongrit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Siam has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Siam is having none of it.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Siam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Chan Siam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch but Siam is avoiding it.
Siam swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Siam connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Siam shoots for a takedown but Sitsongrit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Siam.
Siam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Siam misses with a takedown
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Siam gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to is feet but Siam passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Siam lands a nice shot that snaps Sitsongrit's head back.
Siam thuds his right hand into Sitsongrit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Siam swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Siam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Siam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Siam.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Siam forces Sitsongrit back against the cage and clinches.
Siam tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sitsongrit smiles and moves away.
Siam goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Siam looking to slow down the pace here.
Siam avoids the elbow strike from Sitsongrit, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Siam just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Siam is trying to maintain a safe position but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns Siam into the cage.
Siam is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit cracks Siam with a nice body shot.
Siam is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Siam blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Siam pulls Sitsongrit into guard.
Sitsongrit is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Siam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sitsongrit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sitsongrit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siam is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up. #SUB#
Siam is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.#T2##SUB#
Siam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Chan Siam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sitsongrit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Siam is looking for a triangle but Sitsongrit pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Sitsongrit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam wants to get back to full guard but Sitsongrit has mounted him!
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Sitsongrit's attempts to control the action.
Siam can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T4#
Siam 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.
Sitsongrit stalling away here and it's allowed Siam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #SUB#
Siam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petdee Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Siam.
A shot to the liver by Siam. Beautiful body shot.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Siam tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch. #TD#
Siam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sitsongrit uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Sitsongrit stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam pulls Sitsongrit in close to prevent any damage.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Sitsongrit advances to half guard. #SUB#
Siam looking for subs from the bottom but Sitsongrit mounts him!
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sitsongrit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sitsongrit's back!#T2#
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
#ES2#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Siam off. It looks like it's working - Siam slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Sitsongrit displaying calm under pressure there.
A head kick misses from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Siam tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Siam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Siam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Siam is looking to counter the offense by Sitsongrit and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Siam finds it's target.
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Siam on the side of the head.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Siam clinches up with Sitsongrit and pushes him back against the cage.
Siam tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit works on Siam's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Siam holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Siam is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Siam jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Siam gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Siam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Siam keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Siam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petdee Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Siam has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siam tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Siam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sitsongrit missing with knees to the body.
Siam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Siam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Petdee Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Siam avoiding damage as Sitsongrit throws knees to the body.
Siam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siam blocks an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Siam tightens his grip and picks Sitsongrit up, before dumping him to the ground. Sitsongrit manages to land in guard.
Sitsongrit pushes Siam off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Sitsongrit instigates a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with an elbow strike.
Sitsongrit lands an elbow just above Siam 's eye.
Siam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
Sitsongrit pushes Siam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petdee Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petdee Sitsongrit!
Petdee Sitsongrit bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 8 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit tries to buck Siam off but Siam is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit stops Siam from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
Sitsongrit stops Siam from passing to mount.
Sitsongrit has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Siam wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Siam is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sitsongrit's shoulder. That is not cool.
Siam wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Siam controls the position.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Siam controlling the pace. #T3#
Sitsongrit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Siam (4) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit has good solid back control here.
Siam tries to roll but Sitsongrit sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Siam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries to get the hooks in deep but Siam pushed the leg off.
Sitsongrit controlling from the back.#T4#
Siam staying busy and making it hard for Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Siam haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
What can Siam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam prevents Sitsongrit from getting a body triangle.
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sitsongrit's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Siam trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T5#
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sitsongrit looking to control.
Siam is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T6#
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.
Siam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Siam postures up.
#T7#
Siam uses his free foot to push down on Sitsongrit's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sitsongrit. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (9) vs (4) Sitsongrit
Siam with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Siam controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.#T8#
Sitsongrit has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Siam (12) vs (4) Sitsongrit
I would not like to be Sitsongrit right now.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.
Sitsongrit can't escape the position.
Siam slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
A lull in the action here.
Sitsongrit trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Siam trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
#T10#
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Siam's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Sitsongrit trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Sitsongrit is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Siam trying to control.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Sitsongrit tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
#T12#
Sitsongrit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Sitsongrit.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Siam being controlled here, momentarily.
Sitsongrit tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit controlling from the top position.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (14) vs (6) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Siam in close.
Siam 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.
Sitsongrit has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sitsongrit wants to hit a sweep here but Siam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sitsongrit there! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (17) vs (6) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit stops Siam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Siam sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 17 to 6.
Chan Siam 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:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 23 losses; Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Siam is defended easily by Holzken.#TD#
Siam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holzken manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.#SUB2#
Siam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Holzken has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siam has managed to get both his arms back between Holzken's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Holzken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siam is aware though and is defending well.
Siam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holzken's guard. #SUB2#
Holzken actively working from the bottom here.
Holzken felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Siam trying to pass the guard but Holzken defending well.
Siam controlling the action here.
Holzken is trying to control but can't.
Holzken tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Siam prevents Holzken from improving his position.#T2#
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Holzken is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Siam moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Holzken. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Holzken
Holzken is looking for a sweep.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Holzken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (7) vs (0) Holzken
Siam looking to control but Holzken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holzken is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Holzken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holzken looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (10) vs (0) Holzken
Siam has the hooks in. Holzken is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Holzken wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
Siam controls the position.
Holzken wants to escape the position.
Holzken prevents Siam from getting a body triangle.
Holzken tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T5#
Siam controlling from the back.
Holzken can't escape the position.
Siam trying to control.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Holzken tries to break free.
#T6#
I would not like to be Holzken right now.
Holzken tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Holzken breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken is fighting to break Siam's control of his arms but Siam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holzken sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T7#
Siam is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holzken looking to pass the guard.
Siam seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam looking to control.
Siam is pulling down on Holzken's head. It's preventing any offense from Holzken, at least for the moment.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Holzken from controlling successfully.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T8#
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Holzken is one step ahead there.
Holzken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holzken looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (2) Holzken#SUB2#
Holzken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T9#
Holzken wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
Siam stalling.
Holzken is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holzken avoid being mounted?
Holzken tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T10#
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holzken knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Holzken is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam controlling the pace.
Holzken moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Holzken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Holzken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T11#
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Holzken.
Holzken wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holzken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Holzken is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (15) vs (2) Holzken
Holzken is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Siam advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (17) vs (2) Holzken
Siam tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Holzken tries to hold on but Siam postures up.
Siam fails to advance to Holzken's back.
Holzken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siam tries to control but Holzken wriggling away.
Holzken is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Siam controlling from mount.
Siam'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.
Holzken really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holzken is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holzken is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Holzken 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: Siam (17) vs (4) Holzken
Holzken wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.
Holzken looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (19) vs (4) Holzken
Siam won't allow Holzken to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holzken wants to improve his position but instead Siam has moved into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 19 to 4.
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Daniel Sainty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Siam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Sainty (0) vs (4) Siam
Sainty seems a little lost for a moment, as Siam dominates the positioning.
Sainty is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Sainty is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sainty is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sainty keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sainty is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Siam in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sainty is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chan Siam!
An out of breath Chan Siam thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 270
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 15 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cruz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Siam to the ground. Cruz is now in Siam's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (0) Siam#SUB#
Cruz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam pulls Cruz in close to prevent any damage.
Cruz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cruz controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam pulls Cruz in to control the position. #T1#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (2) Siam
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Cruz is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cruz looking for a sweep. Not yet Cruz, not yet.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Cruz.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard.
Cruz tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T3#
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it. #SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Siam prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Siam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Cruz trying to control here.
#T5#
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Cruz defends it.
Cruz trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (5) Siam
Siam controlling from the full mount.
Cruz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siam is controlling the pace.
Cruz is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T6#
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking for a triangle but Siam pushes his legs off easily.
#T7#
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Cruz has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cruz is keeping the position for now.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cruz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T8#
Siam trying to control but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Siam passes Cruz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siam pulls his head out easily.
Siam uses his free foot to push down on Cruz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cruz. Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (8) Siam
Siam fails to take his opponent's back.
Cruz can't escape the position.
#T9#
Cruz 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.
Cruz is staying active underneath Siam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (11) Siam
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Siam trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #T10##SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siam pulls his head out easily.
Siam content to control rather than advance. #T11#
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cruz gets full guard.#SUB#
Cruz working for a triangle but Siam defends it easily.
Cruz seems keen to control Siam's posture.#T12#
Cruz is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siam pulls his head out easily.
Siam is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Siam trying to pass the guard but Cruz defending well.
Siam is taking a breather. Cruz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cruz is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cruz avoid being mounted?#T13#
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Cruz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#T14#
Cruz gets full guard.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Cruz is keeping the position.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Cruz looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 11 to 2.
Chan Siam 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:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 29 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Siam gets a clinch. #TD2#
Siam pulls guard effortlessly.
Siam wants to control the position but Mata says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Mata wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata wants to advance to full mount but Siam doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mata is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Mata trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mata looking to pass the guard.
Mata stays in close to Siam's body and controls the position.
Mata wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Mata being controlled here momentarily.
Mata stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (3) vs (0) Siam#T2#
Mata trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam is trying to get back to half guard.
Mata tries to move into full mount but can't pass Siam's legs. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siam has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mata tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Siam is trying to work for a sweep but Mata has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (5) vs (0) Siam
Mata prevents Siam from getting the reversal.
Siam is just holding on here. Mata manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (0) Siam
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mata's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Mata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mata's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Siam
Siam wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB#
Siam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mata has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Siam has managed to get both his arms back between Mata's legs - danger averted.
Mata is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Mata looking for submissions off his back.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Mata is staying active underneath Siam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Siam is pressing down on Mata's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mata is holding on for now.
Mata tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Mata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Siam pulls his head out easily.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Mata is defending well. #T6#
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Siam wants to control but Mata is keeping him busy.
Siam stalling.
Mata wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Mata is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (5) Siam#T7#
Mata tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mata is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Mata is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Siam is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (8) vs (7) Siam
Siam fails to move to back control.
Siam moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (10) Siam
Siam is trying to stick to Mata's back but Mata is turning into Siam. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Siam's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mata. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (10) vs (10) Siam
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.#T8#
Mata slips nicely into half guard.
Mata controlling the action here.
Mata looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam trying to control here.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Siam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Siam seems keen to control Mata's posture.
Our spies down at at SSJ Gym inform us that Siam has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T9##SUB2#
Siam looking for a guillotine here but Mata defends easily.
Mata tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Mata is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Mata has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam won't allow Mata to pass to mount. #T10#
Siam tries to get to full guard but Mata has control of the leg.
Mata stalling away here and it's allowed Siam to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mata pushes down on Siam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Siam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mata is working away from the top position though.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Mata sits in half guard.
Mata works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (13) vs (10) Siam#T11#
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Mata trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam prevents Mata from improving position. #SUB#
Mata tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mata has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Siam is trying to control Mata's posture but Mata avoids it. #T12##SUB#
Mata wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Siam, who protects the arm well.
Siam is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siam gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Siam manages to get to full guard.
#T13#
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Mata is proving a slippery customer.
Mata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Siam's guard.
Siam wants to control but Mata is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.
Mata is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
Siam is looking to control Mata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siam avoid being mounted?#T14#
Siam is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mata jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (16) vs (10) Siam
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam struggling a bit here.
Siam is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mata tries to advance to mount but Siam denies him.
Siam tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mata takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, Dado Mata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 19 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sakuraba gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Sakuraba
Siam is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Sakuraba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Siam has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Sakuraba is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB#
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam is pulling down on Sakuraba's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakuraba, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Siam 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.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sakuraba stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) Sakuraba
Siam struggling a bit here.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T2#
Siam is trying to improve his position.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Siam will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
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Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Siam is looking to reverse the position.
Siam seems a little lost for a moment, as Sakuraba dominates the positioning.
Siam tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
Sakuraba controlling the position from side mount.
Siam is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Sakuraba just content to control the position. #SUB2#
Sakuraba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Siam knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Siam prevents Sakuraba from improving position.
Sakuraba moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Siam gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (0) vs (7) Sakuraba#T5#
Siam is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakuraba has a good base and remains in mount.
Sakuraba looking to control and managing it successfully.
Siam tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
Siam wants to hold on but Sakuraba pushes him away.
Sakuraba trying to control but Siam is having none of it. #T6#
Sakuraba controlling the pace for now.
Siam tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sakuraba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sakuraba's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba looking to control but Siam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Siam is desperately trying to improve his position but Sakuraba has a good base and remains in mount.
Sakuraba trying to control but Siam is having none of it.
Sakuraba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
Sakuraba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Let's hope that Sakuraba 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.
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba controlling from mount. #T9#
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba controlling the position easily from mount.
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Siam is controlling an arm, preventing Sakuraba from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T10#
Siam tries to hold on but Sakuraba pushes him away.
Siam is looking to improve his position but Sakuraba isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba controlling from the full mount.
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Sakuraba tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sakuraba wants to take Siam's back here but Siam is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sakuraba avoids the attempt from Siam to control.#T12#
Sakuraba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Siam regains half guard.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Well,Siam is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#SUB#
Siam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T13##SUB#
Siam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakuraba pulls his head out easily.
Siam wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba controlling the pace.
It looks like Sakuraba 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.#T14#
Siam wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba controlling the action here.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 7 to 0.
Ishiihara Sakuraba spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Merlin tries to keep at a distance but Siam has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Merlin drags the fight down to the ground.
Siam preventing the sweep.
Siam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merlin looking to control.
Siam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merlin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1##SUB#
Merlin working for a triangle but Siam defends it easily.
Siam looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Merlin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Siam
Merlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Merlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merlin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merlin won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Merlin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merlin not doing much here.
Siam is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siam avoid being mounted?
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Siam defends it. #T3#
Siam is looking to control Merlin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siam avoid being mounted?
Merlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Merlin seems to be working for a kimura but Siam defends the submission attempt.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.#T4#
Siam controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Siam is continuing to stall.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Siam
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam pushes down on Merlin's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Merlin gets back to full guard.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin is pulling down on Siam's head. It's preventing any offense from Siam, at least for the moment.
Merlin looking to control.
#T6#
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merlin trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siam wants to control from the top but Merlin keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Merlin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Merlin is looking to sweep but instead, Siam has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Merlin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin trying to control the position.
Merlin controlling Siam's posture.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merlin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (2) Siam
Merlin stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (2) Siam
Siam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merlin off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Siam
Merlin's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Siam's hands.#SUB2#
Siam is persistently looking for the submission but Merlin is defending it well.
Merlin is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Siam.
#T9#
Siam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merlin tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam controls the action.
Merlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Siam gets his hands free.
Merlin tries to escape the position.
#T10#
Merlin trying to control the hands but Siam won't let him.
What can Merlin do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Siam 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, Merlin has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siam has good solid back control here.
Siam avoiding Merlin 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Merlin doesn't escape.
Merlin breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (6) Siam
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Siam controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Siam is controlling Merlin's posture.
Merlin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merlin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Siam for as long as he can get away with.#T12#
Siam keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merlin is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Siam wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Merlin is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Merlin trying to control the pace. #T14#
Siam gets full guard.
Merlin pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merlin uses his free foot to push down on Siam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Siam. Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (12) vs (6) Siam
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Merlin's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merlin takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Xavier Merlin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Heartless Jesus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Radbod Blank.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Siam closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jesus to the mat! Jesus manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jesus (0) vs (2) Siam
Jesus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jesus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SSJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jesus managing to control the position.
Siam is pushing down on Jesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Siam has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jesus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Siam not doing much here.
#T3#
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam content to control rather than advance.
Jesus is trying is best to control the position here.
Siam is taking a breather. Jesus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
Jesus is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.
Siam trying to pass the guard but Jesus defending well.
Jesus gets full guard.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siam trying to control but Jesus is working from the bottom.
Siam content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Siam has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Siam advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jesus (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jesus struggling a bit here.
Siam wants to control but Jesus is keeping him busy.
Siam is staying tight to Jesus's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T7#
Jesus gets back to half guard.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jesus is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam not doing much here.
Jesus is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Jesus won't allow Siam to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura but Jesus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siam to get the leverage.
Siam wants to take a breather but Jesus is having none of it.
Siam is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jesus reverses the position - he's now on top in Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jesus (2) vs (5) Siam
Siam wants to sweep here but Jesus controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Siam is controlling Jesus's posture.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jesus won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam has his hands on Jesus's head, controlling the position.
Jesus wants to pass the guard but Siam is keeping the position.#T10#
Jesus postures up.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Siam working for a triangle but Jesus defends it easily.
Siam is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jesus looking to pass the guard.
Jesus 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. #T12#
Jesus postures up.
#SUB2#
Jesus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jesus has managed to get both his arms back between Siam's legs - danger averted.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Jesus is proving a slippery customer.
Jesus controlling from the top position.
Siam is pulling down on Jesus's head. It's preventing any offense from Jesus, at least for the moment.#T13#
Jesus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Siam is looking to sweep but instead, Jesus has passed into half guard.
Jesus performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Jesus controlling the action here.
Siam controlling the position for now.
Jesus tries to pass to full mount but Siam defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to improve his position but Jesus is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 5 to 2.
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Siam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Siam
Siam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brown keeping control of the position.
Brown has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it. #T1#
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Siam trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Siam seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Siam is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Siam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SSJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Brown wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
Brown wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Brown wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siam trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown trying to control here.
Brown tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#T4#
Siam not doing much here.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown controlling the position for now.#T5#
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Siam sitting in guard here, content to control. #T6#
Brown pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Siam passes Brown 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siam prevents Brown from improving his position.#T7#
Siam is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Siam has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (0) vs (7) Siam
Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Siam presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (9) Siam
Brown tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam content just to control the position here. #T8#
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Siam has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (12) Siam
What can Brown do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Siam is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown tries to break free.
Siam trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape. #T10#
Brown tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siam is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
Brown rolls, trying to escape but Siam keeps control of the position.
Good control from Siam.#T11#
Brown tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Siam just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown just trying to survive but Siam is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown breaks Siam's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (12) Siam
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (14) Siam#T12#
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Siam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siam trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Siam works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T14#
Siam wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Brown wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Siam works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (17) Siam
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 17 to 2.
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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.
In defeat, Antonio Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
SFL 65 | Sitsongrit vs Gunn
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Siam wants to clinch
and Trounvouche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Siam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Trounvouche to counter with a crisp jab.
Siam throws a body punch but Trounvouche moves out of range.
Trounvouche thinks about countering with a body kick.
Siam moves out of range of the leg kick from Trounvouche.
Siam blocks the body kick.
Trounvouche scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Siam doesn't seem bothered though.
Trounvouche scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Siam rushes Trounvouche and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
Trounvouche can't break the clinch.
Siam looking to slow down the pace here.
Siam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trounvouche's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Siam has hold of one of Trounvouche's legs. Trounvouche is fighting the takedown attempt but Siam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Siam passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Trounvouche's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trounvouche has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Trounvouche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Siam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trounvouche is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Siam is trying to get an arm triangle but Trounvouche is defending well. #SUB2#
Siam is trying to get an arm triangle but Trounvouche is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Siam misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Siam crashes against the mat.
What's Trounvouche going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Siam tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Siam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Siam working the ground and pound.
Siam trying to control the action but Trounvouche is working from the bottom.
Trounvouche tries to escape but Siam is in control. #T3#
Siam working the ground and pound.
Siam controls the position.
Trounvouche isn't going anywhere.
Trounvouche is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Trounvouche isn't going anywhere.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam throwing strikes but Trounvouche manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Siam struggling a bit here.
Siam tries to buck Trounvouche off but Trounvouche is having none of it.
Trounvouche moves into full mount! #T4#
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Trounvouche's attempts to control the action.
Siam is trying to escape the mount.
Trounvouche tries to control but Siam wriggling away.
Trounvouche looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam tries to hold on but Trounvouche postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Azacca Trounvouche will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
That's time! Trounvouche's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Siam or perhaps it was just good defense by Trounvouche, which made it look bad.
Trounvouche throwing a counter right hand but Siam manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Siam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trounvouche looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Trounvouche tries to bench press Siam off him but Siam keeps the position.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Trounvouche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Trounvouche is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam working away.
Siam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Trounvouche is avoiding damage well.
Trounvouche avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Siam. #T1#
Siam trying to control the position but Trounvouche is working away.
The ground and pound from Siam seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trounvouche is trying to get back to half guard.
Trounvouche is being controlled here.
Trounvouche is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Siam off and has taken his back!
Siam is really stuck here.
Trounvouche slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Siam right now.
Trounvouche trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Siam doesn't escape.
Trounvouche continues to stall.#T2#
Siam looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trounvouche.
Siam is in bad spot here.
Siam trying to control the hands but Trounvouche breaks the grip.
Siam looking very determined here, making life difficult for Trounvouche.
Azacca Trounvouche overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trounvouche controlling the position well here. Siam rolled but Trounvouche kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Siam just trying to survive but Trounvouche is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Trounvouche really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Siam.
Trounvouche avoiding Siam 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Trounvouche's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Trounvouche pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Trounvouche 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.
Trounvouche is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Siam 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.
Trounvouche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Trounvouche trying to control the position.
Trounvouche is controlling Siam's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Trounvouche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trounvouche seems keen to control Siam's posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Azacca Trounvouche dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Siam cracks Trounvouche with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Siam lands with a good body shot.
Siam throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trounvouche counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trounvouche uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Siam.
Trounvouche with a nice calf kick.
Siam throws a leg kick
and Trounvouche counters with a stiff right hand.
Trounvouche thuds his right hand into Siam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trounvouche moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Siam misses with a left hand
and Trounvouche connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Siam is rocked!
Trounvouche misses with a kick to the body.
Siam looks to clinch #KD#
and Trounvouche counters with a crisp right hand that drops Siam! Trounvouche lets Siam back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Siam is still on wobbly legs! Can Trounvouche finish him?#T1#
Trounvouche connects with an inside leg kick.
Trounvouche lands with an overhand left.
Siam is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siam walks into a left hand.
Trounvouche throws a hook but Siam blocks it.
Siam checks a low kick from Trounvouche.
Siam walks straight into a right hand from Trounvouche - that's dropped him! Trounvouche jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Siam from any more punishment! Siam complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Azacca Trounvouche!
A less than humble Azacca Trounvouche misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
SFL 57 | Babinski vs Krylov
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Siam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Inoue counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Siam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inoue's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Inoue does a little dance to reset his feet.
Inoue was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Inoue uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Siam has time to react.
Siam fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Inoue dodges the punch combination from Siam.
A slow jab from Siam misses its intended target.
A big right from Siam misses.
That kick from Inoue tenderised Siam's leg. Siam is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Inoue misses its intended target.
Inoue misses with a low kick.
Inoue avoids the body shot from Siam.
Inoue clobbers Siam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Siam moves out of range of the strikes.
Inoue has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Far-Q Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Siam feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Inoues jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inoue throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Siam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Inoue!
Siam wants to control but Inoue is keeping him busy. #T1#
Inoue tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam wants to control but Inoue is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Siam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Siam misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Inoue is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam wants to control but Inoue is keeping him busy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Siam is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Inoue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Siam remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
An elbow from Siam crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Inoue is not content to let Siam control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam cracks Inoue with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Siam misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Inoue struggling a bit here.
Siam is staying tight to Inoue's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siam scores with punches from side control.
Siam connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Inoue some visible discomfort.
Siam cracks Inoue with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Siam taking a breather here.
Inoue takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Inoue is looking for a sweep.
Siam works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Siam takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Siam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Siam jumps guard but Inoue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Inoue lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inoue.
Siam prevents a body shot from Inoue.
Siam has Inoue pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inoue manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Inoue struggles to land a body shot inside as Siam controls his hands.
Inoue gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Siam.
Kaiji Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
Inoue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Siam dodges an elbow strike from Inoue.
Inoue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Inoue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Siam avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Siam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Inoue.
Kaiji Inoue is winning the standup battle so far.
Inoue doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Siam throws a lazy right hand but Inoue sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Siam on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Inoue misses with a straight left.
Inoue connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Inoue tries to sprawl but Siam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Inoue wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Inoue tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam trying to control the action but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Siam uses his free foot to push down on Inoue's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Inoue. #T2#
Inoue tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Inoue is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Siam lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siam lands a couple of good shots and Inoue has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Siam throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Siam scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Siam throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Inoue!
Siam scores with strikes from the back.
#ROC2#Inoue is rocked!
Inoue tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3#
Siam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Siam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Inoue can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Inoue is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inoue taking shots to the head.
Inoue is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Siam raining down shots from the mount!
Siam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Siam! Inoue is hurt baaadly! Siam is firing away with more strikes - Inoue is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chan Siam!
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SFL 49 | Simon vs O'Neil
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Siam lands with a shot to the body.
Siam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.#CL2#
Siam moves into range and clinches up with Gunn.
Siam tries for a takedown but Gunn manages to get underhooks.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Siam has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunn uses from the top position.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Siam is retaining full guard.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Gunn is stalling in the full guard.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gunn manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Gunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn stands and throws Siam's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Siam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gunn off and has taken his back!
Siam lands shots from the back. #SUB2#
Siam has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gunn trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
Gunn takes a big shot to the side of the head.
I really don't envy Gunn right now.
Siam softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Siam scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gunn is looking for a way out.
Gunn's coaches at Psycho’s Elites have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
Siam looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Siam controlling well, preventing Gunn from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Gunn is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Siam gets his way!
Siam gets his hands free as Gunn looks to control.
Gunn tries to escape but Siam has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam lands a nice shot to the head.
Siam scoring with strikes but Gunn is staying in there.
Gunn is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Siam landing shots from mount.
Gunn tries to hold on but Siam postures up.#T3#
Siam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Siam maintains control.
Siam landing strikes from the mount and Gunn is in trouble!
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Siam is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gunn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Siam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Siam punishing his opponent with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam lands a heavy elbow.
Siam avoids the attempt from Gunn to control.#T4#
Gunn is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Siam with shots to the head and body - Gunn looks very uncomfortable down there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siam working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC2#Gunn is rocked!
Gunn wants to control but Siam is having none of it.
Oh Gunn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siam prevents Gunn from getting the reversal.
Gunn seems to have got his legs back now.
Gunn is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action.
Gunn taking shots to the head.
Gunn wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Gunn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chan Siam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Siam misses the target. #TD2#
Gunn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Siam postures up in Gunn's guard and throws a big left but Gunn blocks it.
Siam won't allow Gunn to sweep him here. #SUB#
Gunn looking for a guillotine here but Siam defends easily.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Siam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siam landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gunn is tightening it up a little... Siam has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Siam reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Siam taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gunn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rex Gunn!
Rex Gunn 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:
SFL 36 | Rishkinov vs Bangin
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Siam slips under a jab.#CL2#
Siam rushes Miller and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Miller is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Siam has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siam trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam controlling the position.
Miller wants to control but Siam postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Siam wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Siam throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Siam tries to score with some ground and pound. Miller controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Siam trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller gets back to half guard.
Miller is trying to control but can't.
Miller is not content to let Siam control the position.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Miller is working hard here to advance position.
Siam is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miller wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Miller trying to control from the bottom.
Miller is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Siam trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam wants to improve his position but instead Miller has moved into half guard.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.
Siam seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Siam looking for subs off his back but Miller has passed one foot through into half guard.
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Miller lands strikes from half guard.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is in close to Siam's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Siam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVB#
Siam is fighting to break Miller's control of his arms but Miller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Siam moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Siam clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Siam.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Siam on the inside.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
Miller gets underhooks to prevent Siam's takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Siam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Siam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller trying to control here.
Miller is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away. #SUB2#
Siam is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Siam is trying to control. Miller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Siam prevents Miller from improving his position.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Siam wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Miller wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Miller controlling the position well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Miller tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Miller is not content to let Siam control the position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Siam sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though. #T3#
Miller trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Siam is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Siam seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to maintain the position but Siam is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Siam clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the cage.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Siam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miller gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Miller avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lynton Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Siam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Siam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Miller tries for a takedown but Siam manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Siam tightens his grip and picks Miller up, before dumping him to the ground. Miller manages to land in guard.
Siam wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Siam tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Miller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL2#
Siam clinches.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siam is defending well.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Siam.
#TD2#
Siam has clasped his hands together around Miller's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Siam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miller holds on to Siam's head and controls the position momentarily.
Miller is trying to escape the position but Siam is controlling the position.
Miller can't do much from the bottom here.
Siam tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Siam trying to control the action but Miller is working from the bottom. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Miller's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Siam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Check out the look on Siam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Miller wants to control but Siam postures up.
Siam trying to control the position but Miller is working away.
Miller managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Siam.
Miller prevents Siam from moving into mount.
Siam looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Siam crashes against the mat.
Miller manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Siam is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
Miller is nestled in close to Siam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Siam tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Siam is still trying to improve position.
Miller lands with a punch from half guard.
Siam has hold of Miller's hands but Miller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Miller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Siam's head.
Miller is nestled in close to Siam, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Miller is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Miller trying to control the pace.
Miller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Siam's head. #T4#
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Miller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lynton Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Siam is trying to control but can't.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller works over Siam with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller landing some decent shots from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chan Siam.
I've got Siam 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 Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!
Chan Siam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 125
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siam connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gavin momentarily.
#CL2#
Siam instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gavin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siam has Gavin pressed against the cage, preventing Gavin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Siam darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
Gavin wants to break free but Siam has control.
Siam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
Gavin can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Siam pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gavin wants to stand but Siam is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Siam is working an open guard so Gavin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gavin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gavin misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Siam tries to counter it with a takedown but Gavin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Siam lands a jab to Gavin's midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Siam's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gavin.#CL2#
Gavin gets tackled into the cage by Siam. Siam maintains the clinch. #T1#
Siam lands a hook that snaps the head of Gavin backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Siam has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gavin tries to break free but Siam pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Gavin breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Siam gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Siam jumps guard and drags Gavin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Gavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Siam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavin has managed to get both his arms back between Siam's legs - danger averted.
Gavin wants to stand but Siam has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Siam working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gavin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gavin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gavin is one step ahead there.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing Gavin from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Gavin decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Siam, up you get! #T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Siam as he connects with a hook.
Siam avoids the head kick by Gavin.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Siam.
Siam shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gavin counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Chan Siam has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam misses with a hook. Gavin ducked under it nicely.
Siam looks to clinch
and Gavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Siam is rocked!
Gavin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gavin wants it to stay on the feet.
Tommy Gavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.#KD#
Gavin lands a big uppercut and Siam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Siam looks OK. Gavin waves Siam back to his feet!
Siam is still on wobbly legs! Can Gavin finish him?
Gavin flashes Siam a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Siam's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Siam crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Gavin punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gavin!
Tommy Gavin is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Tommy Gavin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 119
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKraken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Siam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKraken throws out the jab.
Siam has a takedown stuffed.
Siam with a jab.
Siam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKraken on the side of the head.
Siam misses with a takedown attempt - McKraken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McKraken tries to score a power double leg takedown but Siam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McKraken somewhat.
Gemechu McKraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McKraken fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Nice uppercut there from Siam.
McKraken lands a nice shot that snaps Siam's head back.
McKraken misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Siam.
Siam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McKraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Siam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McKraken wants to clinch.
McKraken takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Siam scores with a jab to the head.
McKraken looks to land a left hand but Siam moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Siam throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.
McKraken half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Siam lands an overhand right.
McKraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Siam.
Siam misses the jab.
Siam shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McKraken sprawls well. McKraken wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Siam gets slowly back to his feet.
McKraken changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gemechu McKraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chan Siam.
McKraken scores with a jab. Siam acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siam throws a hook but McKraken avoids it easily.#TD#
McKraken gets the takedown into side control.
McKraken throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Siam is trying to control McKraken's posture but McKraken avoids it.
McKraken throws a strike aimed at the side of Siam's head but Siam avoids it well.#T3#
McKraken postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Siam is not content to let McKraken control the position.
McKraken throws a strike aimed at the side of Siam's head but Siam avoids it well.
McKraken has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McKraken has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Siam's face.
McKraken thowing shots but they're missing. #SUB#
McKraken looking for a guillotine from mount but Siam is having none of it.
McKraken punching from mount but Siam doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Siam avoids a series of strikes thrown by McKraken.
Siam wants to control but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McKraken looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McKraken looking to ground and pound but Siam is blocking nicely.
McKraken dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKraken lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Siam is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McKraken postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Siam looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gemechu McKraken dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McKraken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Siam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
McKraken shoots for a takedown but Siam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Siam is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Siam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKraken.
McKraken defending well as Siam loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
McKraken takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Siam.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
Siam works on McKraken's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken blocks an uppercut.
McKraken is looking to control Siam's arms but Siam gets an underhook and turns him. Now McKraken has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siam.
Siam tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Siam tries to throw a body punch but McKraken avoids it by throwing Siam back against the cage.
McKraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siam backwards. #T1#
Siam effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Siam on the inside.
Siam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McKraken has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McKraken blocking some punches.
McKraken pushes Siam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on McKraken's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKraken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKraken wants to get back to striking at distance but Siam won't allow it.
Siam tries to land a knee to the head but McKraken blocks with his arms.
McKraken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McKraken wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Siam fails to land.
McKraken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McKraken has Siam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siam slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Siam is trying to trip McKraken. He has hold of a leg but McKraken is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Siam persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T2#
McKraken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKraken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKraken is looking to work some ground and pound but Siam has wrist control.
McKraken works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
McKraken is looking for a kimura here.
Siam gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Siam is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
McKraken has his foot on Siam's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Siam works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Siam wants to control from the top but McKraken keeps moving.
McKraken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siam's guard. #REVR#
McKraken chips away with some ground and pound.
Gemechu McKraken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam controls McKraken momentarily but McKraken frees himself.
Siam pulls McKraken in close to prevent any damage.
McKraken missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McKraken with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McKraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
McKraken trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McKraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siam can do to turn this around?
McKraken works over Siam with some ground and pound from guard.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Siam being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
McKraken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Siam is aware though and is defending well.
McKraken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chan Siam will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3##CL2#
Siam clinches with his opponent.
McKraken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Siam throws a punch but it's blocked by McKraken.
Siam prevents the takedown attempt.
McKraken tries for a takedown. No joy.
McKraken cracks Siam with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Siam.
McKraken working aggressively here.
Siam lands with a short shot to the head.
Siam misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKraken has been working on his balance at McGrady FT, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken swings wildly with an uppercut but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Siam misses with the head strike.
McKraken throws a head punch that misses.
Siam lands a hook that snaps the head of McKraken backwards. #T1#
Siam tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKraken avoids it.#BC#
McKraken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by McKraken.
Siam swinging wildly here.
Siam sizes up McKraken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Siam instigates a clinch.
Siam effectively controlling the action here.
McKraken working aggressively here.
McKraken misses with the head strike.
Siam has a couple of punches blocked by McKraken.
McKraken lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Siam backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Siam fails to land. #TD2#
Siam gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKraken wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
McKraken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back!#SUB#
McKraken patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Siam trying to control the hands but McKraken won't let him.
Siam covering up well under a barage of strikes.
McKraken loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Siam hold on?
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Siam covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3##SUB#
McKraken is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Siam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Siam for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - McKraken's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam tries to reverse the position but McKraken maintains control.
Siam is still trying to improve position.
McKraken trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siam wants to control but McKraken is having none of it.
McKraken scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Siam is looking to improve his position but McKraken isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
McKraken goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Siam is on top in guard.
Siam with a nice head shot there.
McKraken manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Siam manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chan Siam just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
McKraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siam moves away.
McKraken shoots for a double leg takedown but Siam sprawls well. He's pushed McKraken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Siam tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKraken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKraken takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Siam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Siam on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Siam shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Siam is looking to clinch.
Siam throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam doesn't manage to clinch there - McKraken circles away.
Siam throws out a loose jab but McKraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKraken attempts a counter takedown but Siam avoids it well and moves away.
Siam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKraken.
McKraken swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Siam holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1#
McKraken is working for takedown but Siam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Siam misses with the head strike.
Siam lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKraken backwards.
Siam has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKraken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Siam can turn it around.
A short right from Siam on the inside.
McKraken can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gemechu McKraken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siam struggles to land a body shot inside as McKraken controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Siam.
Come on Siam - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McKraken is looking to take this one to the mat.
McKraken has a couple of punches blocked by Siam.
Siam stalling against the cage.
McKraken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Siam is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Siam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
McKraken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Siam avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McKraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKraken misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKraken is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Siam pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Siam takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Siam.
Siam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McKraken backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKraken misses with a punch on the inside.
McKraken tries to throw a body punch but Siam avoids it by throwing McKraken back against the cage.
Siam lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Siam lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
McKraken's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKraken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siam is fending him off so far but McKraken persists. Nope, Siam circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
McKraken gets tackled into the cage by Siam. Siam maintains the clinch.
McKraken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Siam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Siam pushes McKraken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKraken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKraken working aggressively here.
McKraken avoiding damage as Siam throws knees to the body.
Siam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Siam trying to land knees to the body.
McKraken has had enough of the clinch but Siam keeps him there for the moment.
Siam working aggressively here.
Siam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McKraken misses with a short punch on the inside.
McKraken drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Siam gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
McKraken wants a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McKraken is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Siam is keeping busy.
McKraken can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#T4#
Siam stalling in the clinch.
McKraken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Siam prevents it.
McKraken tries to score a body lock takedown but Siam shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Siam is looking to control McKraken's arms but McKraken gets an underhook and turns him. Now Siam has his back to the cage.
Siam tries for a takedown. No joy.
Siam lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from McKraken. #TD#
McKraken has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Siam is trying to keep an underhook but McKraken manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McKraken prevents Siam from improving his position.
Siam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that fourth round.
That's time! McKraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Siam tries to clinch up.
Siam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD#
McKraken drives through with a takedown into Siam's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Siam wants to sweep here but McKraken controlling him for the moment.
Siam keeping moving, preventing McKraken from controlling successfully.
McKraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKraken postures up in Siam's guard and throws a big left but Siam blocks it. #SUB2#
Siam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McKraken has passed into half guard!
McKraken thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
McKraken landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKraken missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McKraken trying to advance position but Siam counters by regaining guard.
McKraken landing some decent shots from guard.
McKraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siam is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKraken trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Siam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKraken lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKraken postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McKraken throws a big right hand that misses.
McKraken wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McKraken scores with a hook.
McKraken closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Siam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
McKraken fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McKraken is trying hard to land a takedown here. Siam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McKraken moves away from the strike by Siam.
Siam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McKraken checks a leg kick.
Siam ducks under a wild hook from McKraken.
McKraken misses with a straight right.
Siam misses with a straight left.
McKraken shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Siam as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Siam tries to clinch but McKraken moves out of range.
Siam loads up on a big right hand but McKraken slips the punch.
Gemechu McKraken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McKraken looks to land a combination but Siam avoids it well.
Siam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKraken moves away.
A low kick lands for Siam.
Siam tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of McKraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Siam darts in and clinches McKraken up against the cage.
McKraken displaying some good clinch control by pressing Siam up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKraken tries a body shot but Siam blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gemechu McKraken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siam 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 47:48
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 47:48
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!
Chan Siam is the new featherweight champion!
Chan Siam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 20 losses; Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wasa dives in for a single leg takedown but Siam sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Siam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wasa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Siam gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wasa to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (0) vs (2) Wasa
Siam has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Siam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam has control of Wasa's left arm, preventing Wasa from doing any damage.
Wasa wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving. #T1#
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam keeping full guard, as Wasa tries to pass.
Wasa won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam wants to control but Wasa passes easily into half guard.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa controlling the pace. #T2#
Siam wants to improve his position but Wasa is controlling well.
Wasa is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Wasa is working for a kimura but Siam is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wasa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siam is just riding it out for now. Wasa eventually gives up the hold.
Siam is not content to let Wasa control the position.#T3#
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wasa trying to control the action but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam has a hand on Wasa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wasa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (0) vs (5) Wasa#SUB2#
Wasa working for a submission but Siam is keeping him at bay.
Wasa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Siam is looking to escape. #T4#
Siam wants to hold on but Wasa pushes him away.
Siam is squirming around, avoiding Wasa's attempts to control the action.
Siam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wasa avoids the attempt from Siam to control.
Siam is trying desperately to improve position.
Siam wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Siam (0) vs (8) Wasa
You can see the frustration on Siam's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Siam manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wasa's guard. Nice work there by Siam.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (8) Wasa
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Siam wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Wasa trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Siam looking to improve position, pressing down on Wasa's thigh with his hand. Wasa seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Siam paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Siam's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Wasa picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Masa Wasa!
After winning the bout, Masa Wasa 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:
FARTMMA 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Siam moves away.#CL2#
Siam gets a clinch.
Nice body punch from Siam. #BC#
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Gracie cracks Siam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gabriel Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Siam didn't see that one coming.
Siam is looking to clinch.
Siam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Siam darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siam working Gracie over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Siam takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Siam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam controlling the action here.
Siam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Siam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Siam trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Siam trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siam uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Siam breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gracie gets back to half guard.#T3#
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Siam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Siam's back!
Gracie throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Siam showing good submission defense here.
Gracie wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Siam tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Siam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Gracie has hold of Siam's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Siam manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Siam can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Siam tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.#T4#
Siam has given up his back. Will we see Gracie going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Siam is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Gracie gets his hands free as Siam looks to control.
Siam breaks Gracie's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siam working some strikes from top position.
Gracie is trying to hold Siam in close to prevent damage but Siam has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Siam tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Siam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Siam showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Siam landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Siam lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Siam throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam passes to full mount!
Gracie takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Siam working Gracie over with strikes here.
Siam is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Siam landing strikes from the mount and Gracie is in trouble!
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Siam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Siam with shots to the head and body - Gracie looks very uncomfortable down there.
Gracie wants to hold on but Siam pushes him away.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siam lands with some strikes.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked!
Gracie in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siam looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Siam perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siam scores with a couple of nice shots.
Siam scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Siam lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Siam 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.
#T3##SUB2#
Siam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Siam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chan Siam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Siam seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie wants to control but Siam is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Siam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siam.
Siam slows the pace down in half guard.
Siam frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Gracie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Siam moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Siam steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gracie.
Gracie connects with the punch.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but Siam moved out of range.
Siam wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie jabs at Siam's body.
Siam throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
Siam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie is trying to push Siam away but Siam has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gracie misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siam moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.#T1#
Siam tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Siam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Siam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Check out the look on Siam's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
I wouldn't like to be where Gracie is right now.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Siam working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#SUB2#
Siam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siam taking a breather here.
Siam landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Siam working the body and head with strikes.
Siam cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is not content to let Siam control the position.
Chan Siam is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Siam just content to control the position.
Gracie wants to control but Siam postures up.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Siam controls from the top position.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Siam off and has taken his back!
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Siam buck him off. #SUB#
Gracie looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gracie's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Siam postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Siam wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chan Siam.
I've got Siam 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chan Siam!
Chan Siam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 104
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siam cracks Jan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jan tries to move into range but Siam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siam circles away.#CL#
Siam moves into the clinch.
Siam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Siam.
Siam pushes Jan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Siam presses Jan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Siam scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jan is working for takedown but Siam is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jan tries to circle away but Siam has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A left hand lands to the body for Siam.
Jan looks winded!#T1#
Jan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chan Siam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Jan.
Siam comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Siam stops a takedown attempt from Jan.
Siam lands an elbow just above Jan 's eye.
Siam scores with a shot to the side of Jan's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Siam.
Siam lands a left hand.
Siam lands a nice shot to the body.
Siam has Jan pushed against the cage.#TD#
Siam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jan is trying to keep an underhook but Siam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Siam winds up and cracks Jan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Well, if Siam is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Jan defends it. #T2#
Siam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jan tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.#SUB#
Siam has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jan defend it? Siam steps over the head and cranks it - Jan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Siam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chan Siam!
Chan Siam spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 6440 p4p, 246 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 4340 p4p, 197 weight class). Chan Siam told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Davdio Branko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Branko sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Branko (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (0) vs (5) Siam
Branko can't escape the position.
Branko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Siam is looking for a kimura here.
Siam wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko gets back to full guard.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Siam pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Siam is one step ahead there.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Siam passes Branko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Branko is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam pushes down on Branko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Siam trying to control the action but Branko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is looking to improve his position.
Siam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Branko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Siam prevents Branko from improving his position.
Siam is trying to control. Branko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam is trying to work for a kimura but Branko is defending well.
Branko is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Branko actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to take a breather but Branko is having none of it.
Siam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Branko! Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (0) vs (8) Siam
Branko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Siam wants to control but Branko is keeping him busy.
Siam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Branko is just riding it out for now. Siam eventually gives up the hold.
Branko tries to get to full guard but Siam has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking to take a break and control but Branko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam is looking to advance position but Branko won't allow it.
Siam passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (0) vs (11) Siam
Siam is trying to get an arm triangle but Branko is defending well.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
Branko is looking for a sweep.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Branko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Branko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Branko (2) vs (11) Siam
Branko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siam tries to roll over but Branko keeps him under control.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siam sees it coming and defends easily.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siam pulls Branko in to control the position.
Siam not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Branko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
Siam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Siam looking to control.
Branko passes Siam's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Branko wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura but Siam is defending well.
Siam is trying to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Branko is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siam sees it coming and defends easily.
Siam looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siam has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Siam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Branko (2) vs (13) Siam
Siam trying to control but Branko is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Branko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Branko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Siam defends well.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Branko is breathing heavily.
Siam controlling from the top position.
Branko keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Branko is looking for a triangle here but Siam uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Branko (2) vs (16) Siam
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam is working to tighten his grip on Branko's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Branko has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Siam is really squeezing tight and eventually Branko passes out! Siam breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chan Siam!
Chan Siam tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CACC 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 4291 p4p, 204 weight class) and Antonio Brown (ranked 1779 p4p, 98 weight class). Brown comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Michael Jackson- Don't stop til you get enough kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brown rushes Siam and presses him up against the ropes.
Brown jumps guard.
Brown has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Siam trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Siam is defending well. Brown quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Siam has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brown celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 76
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Caio Barbosa (ranked 2639 p4p, 142 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 4098 p4p, 197 weight class). Caio Barbosa 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Caio Barbosa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Barbosa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Siam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barbosa is in Siam's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (0) Siam
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam wants to sweep here but Barbosa controlling him for the moment.
Barbosa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Siam manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barbosa has Siam in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (2) vs (2) Siam
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam looking to pass the guard.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (4) vs (2) Siam
Siam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barbosa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (7) vs (2) Siam
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Barbosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
Siam is trying to control Barbosa's posture but Barbosa avoids it.
Barbosa trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa tries to move to mount but Siam blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
Siam manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Siam wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Barbosa wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Siam is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siam trying to hold on to Barbosa's head to control him but Barbosa postures up.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Barbosa is pushing down on Siam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Siam is fighting to maintain full guard but Barbosa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Siam won't allow Barbosa to pass to mount.
Barbosa is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Siam moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Siam is trying to hold Barbosa in close to prevent damage but Barbosa has managed to pass into half guard.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Barbosa has control of the leg.
Siam moves into full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Barbosa advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barbosa (10) vs (2) Siam
Siam is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barbosa won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Barbosa trying to move into half guard but instead Siam has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (10) vs (4) Siam
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam looking to sit in guard and control but Barbosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (12) vs (4) Siam
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to control the position but Barbosa postures up.
Siam working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Barbosa pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barbosa is trying to control. Siam wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Siam holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is trying to control the action in half guard but Siam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siam tries to roll over but Barbosa keeps him under control.
Siam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barbosa wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam wants to improve his position but Barbosa is controlling well.
Siam is concentrating on defense, preventing Barbosa from advancing position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa trying to control from half guard but Siam is working away.
Siam is looking to improve his position.
Barbosa trying to pass the guard but Siam defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam gets back to full guard.
Siam is pulling down on Barbosa's head to control his posture.
Siam 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.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Siam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barbosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barbosa (12) vs (6) Siam
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam controls from within his opponent's guard.
Siam passes Barbosa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Barbosa wants to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Siam is looking to pass Barbosa's guard but actually Barbosa recovers to full guard.
Siam postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Siam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Siam trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa can't keep his opponent in guard - Siam advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siam prevents Barbosa from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barbosa is not content to let Siam control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbosa takes the fight on points by 12 to 6.
Caio Barbosa gave a mention to Top Gun Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 3934 p4p, 195 weight class) and Jose Pacheco (ranked 19681 p4p, 274 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Jose Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pacheco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siam pinned against the ropes. Siam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pacheco is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Siam decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Pacheco
Siam trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.
Siam seems to be looking for submissions.
Siam is trying to work for a kimura but Pacheco is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam wants to take a breather but Pacheco is having none of it.
Siam passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pacheco! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Pacheco
Pacheco looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (8) vs (0) Pacheco
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Siam is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pacheco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is keeping busy.
Siam is looking for the choke from the back position but Pacheco is controlling his hands well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Siam has good solid back control here.
Pacheco wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Siam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
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.
Siam not allowing Pacheco to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siam 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, Pacheco has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pacheco.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is really stuck here.
Pacheco is still trying to improve position.
Siam controls the action.
Pacheco manages to reverse the position and now he's in Siam's guard. Nice work there by Pacheco.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (8) vs (2) Pacheco
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siam is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
Pacheco trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pacheco preventing the sweep.
Siam looking for a guillotine here but Pacheco defends easily.
Pacheco wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (2) Pacheco
Pacheco looking to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacheco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam won't allow Pacheco to sweep him here.
Pacheco looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Siam puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Siam is pressing down on Pacheco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pacheco is holding on for now.
Siam trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siam controlling the action here.
Pacheco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
Siam trying to control from half guard but Pacheco is working away.
Siam wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to control the action in half guard but Pacheco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pacheco trying to control here.
Siam tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pacheco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Siam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacheco defends it well.
Pacheco tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
Siam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siam is looking for a kimura but Pacheco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siam to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam prevents Pacheco from improving his position.
Pacheco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacheco trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
Siam tries to pass to full mount but Pacheco defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco is refusing to be controlled, as Siam sits in half guard.
Pacheco is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Siam is looking to stall here but Pacheco recovers full guard.
Siam trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam has gone for a leg lock! Pacheco slips out almost immediately though and dives into Siam's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (10) vs (4) Pacheco
Pacheco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Siam controlling Pacheco's posture.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Pacheco from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pacheco preventing the sweep.
Siam might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pacheco trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Siam trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pacheco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Pacheco looking to sit in guard and control but Siam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (12) vs (4) Pacheco
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
After the fight, Chan Siam was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CACC 58
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dominick Bruise (ranked 3250 p4p, 167 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3902 p4p, 208 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Dominick Bruise! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bruise clinches.
Siam changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruise fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Siam moves into range and clinches up with Bruise.
Our sources have told us that Bruise has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Siam successfully pulls guard.
Bruise sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Bruise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bruise (3) vs (0) Siam
Bruise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruise tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bruise works to advance to full mount. Siam defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bruise (5) vs (0) Siam
Siam working to try and regain half guard.
Siam keeps trying to improve his position.
Bruise wants to control the pace but Siam is squirming around nicely.
Bruise tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Siam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bruise trying to control but Siam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam regains half guard.
Bruise is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Siam is looking to control Bruise's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Siam avoid being mounted?
Siam gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruise controlling from the top position.
Bruise trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Bruise looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bruise not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruise trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruise wants to control from the top but Siam keeps moving.
Siam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Bruise from controlling successfully.
Siam working a defensive guard here.
Bruise slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bruise is one step ahead there.
Bruise slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bruise (8) vs (0) Siam
Bruise wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bruise off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bruise (8) vs (4) Siam
Siam controlling well, preventing Bruise from escaping the position.
Siam gets his hands free as Bruise looks to control.
I would not like to be Bruise right now.
You can see the frustration on Bruise's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bruise fending off the submission attempt from Siam.
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.
Bruise is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bruise trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
Bruise can't escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to control.
Bruise tries to escape the position.
Bruise trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
Bruise wants to escape the position.
Siam gets his hands free as Bruise looks to control.
Bruise is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Siam gets his hands free as Bruise looks to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Siam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bruise is defending well though. Siam let's go of the attempt for now.
Bruise trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
Siam tightening his grip on Bruise, looking for the choke.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bruise trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
Bruise preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Siam.
Bruise tries to roll but Siam sticks to his back.
Bruise looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Siam is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bruise is defending well though. Siam let's go of the attempt for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bruise is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bruise trying to control the action but Siam just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Bruise right now.
Siam really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bruise.
You can see the frustration on Bruise's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bruise trying to control the hands but Siam breaks the grip.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bruise staying busy and making it hard for Siam to control.
Siam wants to control the position but Bruise frees himself and scrambles - Siam manages to regain control in side control.
Bruise is looking to reverse the position.
Bruise gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bruise gets full guard.
Bruise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruise keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Bruise looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruise, not yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bruise pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Bruise wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment.
Bruise not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bruise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bruise (10) vs (4) Siam
Bruise stopping the sweep attempt from Siam.
Siam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Siam looking for a sweep. Not yet Siam, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bruise controls the pace.
Siam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bruise manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bruise (10) vs (6) Siam
Bruise controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Bruise.
Bruise keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Bruise has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Siam has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bruise controls Siam momentarily but Siam frees himself.
Siam passes Bruise's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bruise wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Siam sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Siam 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bruise wants to improve his position but Siam is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruise takes the fight on points by 10 to 6. |
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Event:
CACC 53
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Victor Anders (ranked 3918 p4p, 205 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3976 p4p, 208 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Victor Anders! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anders defends well and Siam ends up having to push Anders into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anders turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anders manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Anders (4) vs (0) Siam
Siam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anders looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Anders goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Siam has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anders but great work by Siam. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (4) vs (4) Siam
Anders sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anders is trying to get back to full guard.
Anders gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Anders looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Siam trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Anders keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siam controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anders trying to keep a closed guard but Siam is proving a slippery customer.
Siam trying to control but Anders is working from the bottom.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Anders is keeping the position.
Siam is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Anders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anders seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Anders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anders keeping moving, preventing Siam from controlling successfully.
Anders keeping full guard, as Siam tries to pass.
Anders looking for a sweep. Not yet Anders, not yet.
Anders wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Siam is now in half guard.
Anders has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siam is working away from the top position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam seems to be working for a kimura but Anders defends the submission attempt.
Anders trying to get back to full guard but Siam takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (4) vs (7) Siam
Anders stops Siam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Anders keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Siam takes Anders's back. Score +3 for taking back: Anders (4) vs (10) Siam
Siam is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Anders knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Anders for a finish.
Anders wants to escape the position.
Anders looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Anders tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Anders tries to hold on but Siam postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anders stops Siam from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Siam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Anders is now in Siam's guard. A big mistake from Siam there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Anders (6) vs (10) Siam
Siam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siam had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anders defends it easily.
Anders slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Anders (9) vs (10) Siam
Anders trying to control the position but Siam is working away.
Siam tries to buck Anders off but Anders is having none of it.
Siam manages to get back to half guard.
Siam gets full guard.
Anders trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Anders preventing the sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anders gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anders trying to control but Siam is working from the bottom.
Anders has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anders pushing down on Siam's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Anders wants to pass to mount but Siam is defending the position.
Anders prevents Siam from improving his position.
Siam is staying active underneath Anders, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anders is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Siam is just riding it out for now. Anders eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam actively working from the bottom here.
Anders seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siam trying to control from the bottom.
Anders wants to work for an arm triangle but Siam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siam.
Siam working for submissions but it's allowed Anders to get to half guard.
Anders 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 eleven minutes gone in the round.
Anders is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Anders is thwarting Siam's attempts to control the position.
Anders is working for a kimura but Siam is defending it quite comfortably.
Siam is not content to let Anders control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Siam is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anders's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Anders (9) vs (14) Siam
Anders fending off the submission attempt from Siam.
Siam is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Anders is trying to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Anders right now.
Siam working for a choke but Anders is defending well.
Anders tries to escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam 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, Anders has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Siam is trying to control but Anders is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam prevents Anders from getting the reversal.
Siam controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siam wins on points by 14 to 9.
Chan Siam was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
CACC 45
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Distant Thunder (ranked 957 p4p, 59 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3984 p4p, 205 weight class). Thunder comes to the ring accompanied by Who Set The World On Fire. Chan Siam acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Distant Thunder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Siam is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Thunder gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siam has hold of one of Thunder's legs. Thunder is fighting the takedown attempt but Siam gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thunder (0) vs (2) Siam
Siam pushing down on Thunder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thunder trying to control but Siam postures up.
Thunder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Siam content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Thunder is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder is defending against the submission attempts here by Siam.
Thunder tries to roll over but Siam keeps him under control.
Siam wants to free his trapped foot but Thunder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thunder trying to hold on to Siam's head to control him but Siam postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Thunder (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam working away.
Thunder is trying to improve his position.
Thunder wants to control but Siam postures up.
Siam wants to control but Thunder is keeping him busy.
Thunder looking for a sweep but Siam has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Thunder (0) vs (7) Siam
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam avoids the attempt from Thunder to control.
Thunder has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Thunder is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Thunder tries to lock up and control but Siam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Siam wants to control but Thunder has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Thunder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Siam seems content to control.
Thunder is looking to control Siam's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thunder avoid being mounted?
Thunder is trying to get back to full guard.
Thunder keeping hold of Siam's head, controlling as best he can.
Thunder wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thunder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam trying to control the position from guard on top but Thunder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thunder is trying to keep Siam in close.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thunder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Siam is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thunder has Siam pulled in close to control his posture.
Thunder is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Siam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thunder trying to control the position.
Siam forces his way into half guard.
Siam is keen to just control but Thunder is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siam in particular looking to stall.
Siam trying to control the action but Thunder is working from the bottom.
Thunder is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Siam is tapping! Great win for Thunder!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Distant Thunder! |
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Event:
CACC 38
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 3992 p4p, 213 weight class) and Thad Thayer (ranked 6708 p4p, 263 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Thad Thayer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam has a takedown stuffed.
Siam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Thayer! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Siam (4) vs (0) Thayer
Thayer is trying to improve his position.
Thayer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (2) Thayer
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Siam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siam trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam wants to control but Thayer passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (5) Thayer
Siam gets back to half guard.
Siam tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Thayer has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (8) Thayer
Siam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (11) Thayer
Siam is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Thayer has locked on a rear naked choke here! Siam is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thad Thayer! |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 23, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 3908 p4p, 209 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 4313 p4p, 426 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Siam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kyle. No joy for Siam on that attempt.
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Kyle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Siam is defending well.
Kyle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Siam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siam goes for a takedown attempt but Kyle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Siam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Siam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kyle tries to avoid it but Siam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kyle to the ground. Kyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyle instigates a clinch.
Siam has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kyle after a bit of a struggle.
Kyle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Siam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyle moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Siam tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
Siam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Kyle
Kyle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Kyle is keeping the position.
Siam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kyle is pulling down on Siam's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siam drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyle dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (2) Kyle
Siam looking to control.
Siam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kyle is aware though and is defending well.
Kyle won't allow Siam to sweep him here.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kyle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Siam is looking to sweep but instead, Kyle has passed into half guard.
Kyle controlling the action here.
Siam tries to get to full guard but Kyle has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Kyle is controlling the pace.
Siam is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kyle pulls his head out easily.
Kyle slows the pace down in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Siam is positioning himself well to prevent Kyle advancing to mount.
Siam is trying to maintain the position but Kyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Siam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kyle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Kyle not doing much here.
Kyle prevents Siam from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking for submissions off his back.
Kyle keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kyle pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (2) vs (5) Kyle
Siam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (2) vs (8) Kyle
Siam can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kyle avoiding Siam 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kyle is trying to stick to Siam's back but Siam is turning into Kyle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kyle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Siam. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (8) Kyle
Kyle is adopting a defensive guard.
Siam won't allow Kyle to sweep him here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam passes Kyle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Siam keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kyle trying to control here.
Siam is working for an americana but Kyle has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Siam was thinking about the submission.
Siam is looking to pass into half guard but Kyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kyle is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (4) vs (10) Kyle
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kyle uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (4) vs (13) Kyle
Kyle is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyle gets to mount! Siam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Siam (4) vs (15) Kyle
Siam keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Siam is working hard here to advance position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Siam looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Siam (4) vs (18) Kyle
Kyle biding his time, looking for the opening.
Siam wants to control his opponent's hands but Kyle gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kyle keeps control of the position easily here as Siam tries to buck him off.
Siam wants to escape the position.
Siam trying to control the hands but Kyle breaks the grip.
Kyle keeps control of the position as Siam tries to break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam trying to control the hands but Kyle breaks the grip.
Kyle trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Siam doesn't escape.
Siam just trying to survive but Kyle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Kyle 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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Kyle controlling well, preventing Siam from escaping the position.
Kyle doesn't have the hooks in and Siam manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (18) Kyle
Kyle pulls Siam in close to prevent any damage.
Siam trying to move into half guard but instead Kyle has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Siam (6) vs (20) Kyle
Siam wants to improve his position but instead Kyle has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam wants to control but Kyle is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle wins on points by 20 to 6.
Chrys Kyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chan Siam (ranked 3840 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Arnold (ranked 3772 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Chan Siam has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chan Siam seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Chan Siam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Allen Arnold!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Siam shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Siam showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Siam (2) vs (0) Arnold
Arnold looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arnold tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Siam has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Siam (5) vs (0) Arnold
Siam controlling his opponent.
Arnold is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam trying to control but Arnold is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arnold tries to improve his position but Siam has taken his back! Siam has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Arnold tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Siam pushes Arnold away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chan Siam!
In his post fight interview, Chan Siam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between UniConor Noble (ranked 2099 p4p, 116 weight class) and Chan Siam (ranked 3715 p4p, 0 weight class). Noble comes into the arena with Eye of the Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; UniConor Noble! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chan Siam!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Siam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Noble (0) vs (2) Siam
Noble is trying to get back to full guard.
Noble won't allow Siam to pass to mount.
Noble is looking for a sweep. Siam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble wants to control but Siam is keeping busy.
Siam wants to work for an arm triangle but Noble is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noble keeps working.
Noble keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siam looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siam is thwarting Noble's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noble preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Siam moves into full mount! Noble won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Noble (0) vs (5) Siam
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Noble is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to finish this one by submission but Noble is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Siam.
Siam wants to control but instead Noble manages to regain half guard.
Siam is looking for a kimura here.
Siam is pressing down on Noble's thigh, looking to free his foot. Noble is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Siam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noble swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Siam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Noble pulls Siam in to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Noble is keeping the position.
Siam trying to control but Noble is working from the bottom.
Noble has his hands on Siam's head, controlling the position.
Siam wants to control from the top but Noble keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Noble is trying to keep Siam in close.
Noble pulls Siam in close to his closed guard and prevents Siam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Siam drops back, looking for a kneebar! Noble looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Noble looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Noble! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Noble (4) vs (5) Siam
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Siam can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siam is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Siam is looking to regain half guard here but Noble keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Siam wants to control but Noble postures up.
Noble wants to control but Siam is keeping him busy.
Siam has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Siam is trying to improve his position.
Noble moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Noble is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Siam has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Siam is trying to control Noble's posture but Noble avoids it.
Siam tries to bench press Noble off him but Noble keeps the position.
Noble gets to mount! Siam was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Noble (6) vs (5) Siam
Siam is desperately trying to improve his position but Noble has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Noble controlling from mount.
Siam 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.
Siam is holding on to half guard well.
Noble keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Siam wants to get back to full guard.
Siam is trying to maintain the position but Noble is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Siam works his way to full guard. Good work.
Siam wants to sweep here but Noble controlling him for the moment.
Siam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siam is looking for a triangle but Noble pushes his legs off easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Siam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Noble has passed into half guard!
Siam is trying to control but Noble manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Noble (9) vs (5) Siam
Siam can't escape the position.
Noble controlling the pace for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Noble has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Siam tries to hold on but Noble pushes him away.
Noble controlling the position easily from mount.
Noble continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noble takes the fight on points by 9 to 5.
UniConor Noble thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 32
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Ziuzlikov shoots in looking for a takedown. Siam tries to sprawl out of it but Ziuzlikov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziuzlikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Siam.#TD2#
Siam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Siam in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ziuzlikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Siam moves into full mount!
Siam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ziuzlikov looks a forlorn figure.
Siam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Siam lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziuzlikov can't escape the position.
#T1#
A nice elbow there by Siam.
Siam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ziuzlikov is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Siam lands with some strikes.
Siam controlling the pace for now.
Ziuzlikov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Siam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ziuzlikov is trying to escape the mount.
Ziuzlikov is squirming around, avoiding Siam's attempts to control the action. #T2##SUB2#
Siam is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Siam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chan Siam!
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Siam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 4
Date: May 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Testerton fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Siam gets a clinch.
Testerton has Siam pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Siam manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Testerton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KG Testerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Siam manages to pull guard.
Testerton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Siam is keeping the position for now.
Testerton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Testerton postures up.
Testerton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siam is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Siam escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Testerton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Testerton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Siam's head.
Testerton trying to control the position from guard on top but Siam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Testerton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Siam is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Siam 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.
Siam is trying to control the position but Testerton postures up.
Testerton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Testerton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Siam trying to keep a closed guard but Testerton is proving a slippery customer.
Siam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Testerton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Testerton passes Siam's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Testerton is looking to take a break and control but Siam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Siam trying to control but Testerton postures up.
Siam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Testerton.
Testerton is looking to advance position but Siam won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Siam tries to get to full guard but Testerton has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Testerton.
Testerton is pressing down on Siam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siam is holding on for now.
Testerton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Testerton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Siam trying to control here.
Siam might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Testerton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Siam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Testerton.
KG Testerton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Testerton shoots in for a takedown but Siam shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Siam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Testerton scores with a takedown into Siam's guard.
Testerton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Siam pulls Testerton in to control the position.
Testerton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Testerton working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Testerton is working Siam over with some ground and pound from side control.
Testerton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Siam keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KG Testerton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Testerton blocks a head kick by Siam.
Nice sprawl there from Siam as Testerton shoots in.
Siam is trying to counter with his kicks.
Siam slips under a jab from Testerton.
Testerton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siam can do to turn this around?
Siam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Testerton feinted with a counter takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Siam or perhaps it was just good defense by Testerton, which made it look bad.
Testerton throws an overhand right that lands on Siam's shoulder, as Siam tries to avoid the shot.
Testerton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siam's waist but Siam gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Testerton off to one side.
Siam is looking to clinch. #TD#
Testerton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Siam is trying to defend but Testerton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam is in trouble now - Testerton has advanced to mount!
Testerton scoring with strikes but Siam is staying in there. #T1#
Testerton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Siam hang on?
Siam flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Siam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Testerton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Testerton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Testerton dominating with strikes here.
Testerton blocks Siam's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Testerton with good strikes from the mount here!#T2#
Testerton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Testerton lands a big shot there that rocks Siam but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC#
Siam is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Siam can't escape the position.
Siam wants to hold on but Testerton pushes him away.
Siam 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.
Testerton trying to mount his opponent but Siam defends it.
Siam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Siam trying to control here.
Testerton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Siam is not content to let Testerton control the position.
Siam wants to control but Testerton is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Testerton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Siam looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Siam trying to control but Testerton postures up.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Testerton looks to land a strike but Siam avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Siam working a defensive guard here.
Siam keeping moving, preventing Testerton from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Siam slaps away a takedown attempt from Testerton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KG Testerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Testerton shoots for a double leg takedown but Siam sprawls well. He's pushed Testerton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Testerton misses with a hook. Siam ducked under it nicely.
Testerton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siam.
Testerton shoots in but Siam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
KG Testerton dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Testerton shoots in but Siam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Testerton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Siam circles away.#CL2#
Siam has managed to clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Siam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Testerton is trying to break the clinch but Siam has him pressed against the cage.
Siam lands a shot to the body.
Testerton wants to get back to striking at distance but Siam won't allow it.
Siam works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Siam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Testerton being controlled against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Testerton wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KG Testerton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Siam stalling against the cage.
Siam stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Siam's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Testerton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Siam.
Siam leaning against his opponent.
Testerton wants a takedown.
Siam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Siam.
Siam lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Siam. #TD2#
Siam pulls guard effortlessly.
Testerton is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Siam 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#
Siam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Testerton is looking to escape.
Siam controlling the pace for now.
Siam in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Testerton is wriggling around trying to escape.
Siam wants to control the pace but Testerton is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Siam landing punches.
Testerton is desperately trying to improve his position but Siam has a good base and remains in mount.
Siam working Testerton over with strikes here.
Siam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Testerton?
Siam punishing his opponent with strikes.
Testerton is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
Testerton taking shots to the head.
Testerton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
KG Testerton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Siam is landing with some decent strikes but Testerton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Siam controlling from mount.
Testerton is looking to improve his position but Siam isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Testerton's face.
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!
Siam avoids the attempt from Testerton to control.
Siam controlling his opponent.
KG Testerton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siam trying to control but Testerton is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chan Siam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Testerton 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Chan Siam!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Chan Siam!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Chan Siam!
Chan Siam wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Chan Siam, 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:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Siam dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Siam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siam throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee blocks a head kick by Siam.
#CL#
Siam forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Siam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Siam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Siam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Siam gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Siam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siam is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Siam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Siam leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chan Siam.#TD#
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Siam wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Siam pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Siam has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Siam manages to pass to side control!
Siam wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped. #T3#
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siam working away.#SU#
Siam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
Siam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siam sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Siam avoids it this time.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siam did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee is pressing down on Siam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siam is holding on for now.
Siam manages to get to full guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4##SUB#
Lee tries to improve his position but Siam has taken his back! Siam has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Siam pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chan Siam!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Gambino Iii wants to clinch.
Gambino Iii is looking to clinch.
Gambino Iii throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Siam counters with a single leg into guard. Gambino Iii didn't expect that.
Siam advances position into side control!#SUB#
Siam has an Americana. Gambino Iii didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Siam is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Siam hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chan Siam!
A relieved looking Chan Siam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Mayvers stuffs the takedown.
Mayvers rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Siam counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Siam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mayvers's waist but Mayvers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Siam off to one side. #CL#
Mayvers instigates a clinch.
Mayvers wants a takedown.
Mayvers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayvers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD2#
Siam has clasped his hands together around Mayvers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Siam in the domination position with Mayvers hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Siam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Siam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Siam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Mayvers tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Siam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mayvers knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mayvers sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mayvers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mayvers wants to sweep here but Siam controlling him for the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Siam avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Mayvers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayvers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Siam stacks Mayvers on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Siam!
Siam is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mayvers will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T3#
Mayvers tries to improve position but can't.
Mayvers is trying to control Siam's posture but Siam avoids it.
Mayvers is looking for a sweep.
Mayvers is not content to let Siam control the position.
Mayvers is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayvers trying his best to control but Siam has mounted him.
Siam tries to control but Mayvers wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayvers regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siam is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayvers is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Siam wants to pass the guard but Mayvers is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chan Siam dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Siam goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Siam looks for a takedown but Mayvers sprawls well.
Mayvers keeps the fight on the outside.
Siam misses with a wild combination.
Siam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mayvers.
Siam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayvers.
Siam tries to clinch but Mayvers moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Siam with that takedown attempt.
Mayvers keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Siam enables Mayvers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Siam manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Siam is looking to stand back up but Mayvers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Siam. #T1##REVB#
Siam blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mayvers.
Mayvers wants to pass the guard but Siam is defending well.
Mayvers moves into full mount! Siam won't be happy about that!
A nice elbow there by Mayvers.
Mayvers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Siam throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lee Mayvers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayvers tries to control but Siam wriggling away. #T2#
Siam is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayvers putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Mayvers.
Mayvers lands a couple of good shots and Siam has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#ROC#
Siam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayvers missing with strikes from the back.
Siam tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mayvers controlling the positon.
Siam is trapped and Mayvers is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Siam staying busy and making it hard for Mayvers to control. #SUB#
Mayvers looking to break Siam's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Siam remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mayvers will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Mayvers trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mayvers punches the canvas rather than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Mayvers. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Mayvers loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Siam hold on?
#SUB#
Mayvers working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siam is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Mayvers is working the ground and pound. Can Siam escape?
Mayvers tries to keep control of the position but Siam is staying busy.
Siam breaks Mayvers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Siam tries to stand but Mayvers is controlling from the bottom.
Siam throwing strikes from guard but Mayvers blocks nicely.
Siam stopping the sweep attempt from Mayvers.
Siam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Siam loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Mayvers dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mayvers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mayvers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Siam counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siam tries to clinch up but Mayvers circles away and keeps his distance.
Siam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayvers circles away.
Siam misses with a few strikes there.
Mayvers throws out a loose jab but Siam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayvers checks a low kick from Siam.
Mayvers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Mayvers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam wants to control but Mayvers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mayvers is stalling here. Siam is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mayvers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Siam has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Mayvers is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam wants to control but Mayvers is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mayvers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mayvers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayvers desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mayvers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayvers.
Lee Mayvers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Siam wants to control from the top but Mayvers keeps moving.
Siam works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mayvers wants to get back to full guard.
Mayvers is not content to let Siam control the position.#T3#
Mayvers is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Siam jumps into side control!
Mayvers is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Siam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mayvers is trying to get back to half guard.
Siam wants to control but Mayvers is keeping him busy. #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.#SU2#
Siam decides to stand back up.
Mayvers throws a hook but Siam avoids it easily.
Siam blocks a jab.
Siam wants to clinch#TD#
and Mayvers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Mayvers wants to work for an arm triangle but Siam is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Siam manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayvers's guard. #REVB#
Siam tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayvers is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chan Siam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Siam 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Chan Siam!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Chan Siam!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Lee Mayvers!
Chan Siam wins by split decision!
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