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Event:
CACC 194: Jiurgite vs Kakuto 2
Date: May 02, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 14 losses; Professor Dickweed! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Boss fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dickweed avoids it really well and circles away.
Dickweed shoots in for a takedown but Boss shows good takedown defense.
Boss shoots and misses #CL#
and Dickweed counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boss is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Professor Dickweed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.#TD2#
Boss manages to pull guard.
Boss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickweed won't allow Boss to sweep him here. #T1#
Boss keeping full guard, as Dickweed tries to pass.
Dickweed trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Dickweed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickweed 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.
Dickweed is working hard here to advance position.
Dickweed passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (3) vs (0) Boss#T2#
Boss tries to buck Dickweed off but Dickweed is having none of it.
Dickweed is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dickweed trying to control the position but Boss is working away. #SUB#
Dickweed thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Dickweed tries for a kimura but Boss is defending well. #T3#
Boss is looking to reverse the position.
Dickweed works to advance to full mount. Boss defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dickweed (5) vs (0) Boss
Boss is squirming around, avoiding Dickweed's attempts to control the action.
Boss 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.#T4##SUB#
Dickweed looking for a submission but Boss manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard.
Dickweed slips nicely into half guard.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Boss is defending well.
Boss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dickweed wants to free his trapped foot but Boss is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Boss tries to roll over but Dickweed keeps him under control.#SUB#
Dickweed is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably.
Dickweed wants to free his trapped foot but Boss is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6##SUB#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Dickweed.
Boss trying to control but Dickweed postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boss manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7##SUB#
Dickweed drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Dickweed off! Dickweed jumps back into Boss's guard.
Dickweed tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Dickweed trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Dickweed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Boss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickweed wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving. #T8#
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.
Dickweed wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Boss holds on and takes a little breather.
Dickweed trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Dickweed looking to pass the guard. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dickweed (5) vs (2) Boss
Boss wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Boss is pushing down on Dickweed's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dickweed is fighting to maintain full guard but Boss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dickweed is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boss wants to take a breather but Dickweed is having none of it.
Boss prevents Dickweed from improving his position.#T10#
Boss is controlling the pace.
Dickweed is controlling Boss's trapped leg to prevent Boss from advancing to side control.
Boss controlling the action here.
Dickweed tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.#T11#
Dickweed is looking to control Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dickweed avoid being mounted?
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickweed keeps working.
Dickweed is pressing down on Boss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boss wants to control from the top but Dickweed keeps moving.
Dickweed looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dickweed is trying to control the position but Boss postures up. #T12#
Dickweed seems keen to control Boss's posture.#SUB#
Dickweed is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boss is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dickweed had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boss defends it easily.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Dickweed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dickweed wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dickweed there! Score +3 for passing guard: Dickweed (5) vs (5) Boss
Dickweed is desperately trying to improve his position but Boss has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Boss avoids the attempt from Dickweed to control.
Dickweed is trying to escape the mount.
Boss controlling the position easily from mount.
Dickweed is trying to escape the mount.
Boss trying to control but Dickweed is having none of it. #T14#
Boss avoids the attempt from Dickweed to control.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dickweed working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Dickweed gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Dickweed takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Professor Dickweed 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:
CACC 186: Ribbler vs Lee
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 12 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
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.#TD#
Boss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Germano sprawls well initially but Boss persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano is in trouble now - Boss has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Germano
Boss controlling from mount.
Boss avoids the attempt from Germano to control.
Germano is trying desperately to improve position.
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Germano is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germano is looking to improve his position but Boss isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Germano is squirming around, avoiding Boss's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Boss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (5) vs (2) Germano
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boss 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.
Germano being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Germano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Boss keeping moving, preventing Germano from controlling successfully.
Germano stands and throws Boss's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (5) Germano
Germano trying to control the position but Boss is working away.
Germano wants to control for a moment but Boss uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #SUB2#
Germano is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Germano wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it. #SUB#
Germano is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Boss has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Boss! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hugo Boss!
Hugo Boss 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 130: Boss vs Toussaint
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 5 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Amand Toussaint!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Boss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toussaint swivels and escapes.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Toussaint changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boss (0) vs (4) Toussaint
Boss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Toussaint off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (4) vs (4) Toussaint
I really don't envy Toussaint right now.
Toussaint tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Toussaint keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Toussaint 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.
Boss is taking a breather. Toussaint 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.
Toussaint is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boss is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Toussaint wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (7) vs (4) Toussaint
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.
Toussaint is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boss tries to control but Toussaint wriggling away.
Toussaint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Toussaint reaches up to try and control the position but Boss seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Toussaint rolls and tries to escape and now Boss has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (10) vs (4) Toussaint
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Toussaint tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Boss doesn't have the hooks in and Toussaint manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (10) vs (6) Toussaint
Toussaint trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toussaint won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Toussaint looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Toussaint won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Toussaint forces his way into half guard.
Toussaint is thwarting Boss's attempts to control the position.
Boss wants to improve his position but Toussaint is controlling well.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Toussaint is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Toussaint is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Toussaint.
Boss is trying to maintain the position but Toussaint is very close to passing his half guard.
Toussaint trying to control from Boss's half guard. Boss has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T6#
Boss looking to control.
Toussaint looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (12) vs (6) Toussaint
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Toussaint working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Toussaint has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Boss 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 Toussaint. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (15) vs (6) Toussaint#T7#
Toussaint tries to buck Boss off but Boss is having none of it.
Boss working away.
Toussaint tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Boss presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (17) vs (6) Toussaint
Boss manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toussaint to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (20) vs (6) Toussaint
Boss has the hooks in. Toussaint is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
#T8#
Toussaint can't escape the position.
Boss is looking to control Toussaint but Toussaint is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Toussaint just trying to survive but Boss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Boss controlling the positon.
Toussaint tries to roll but Boss sticks to his back.
#T9#
Boss is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toussaint trying to control the action but Boss just sinks the hooks in.
Boss is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Toussaint is in bad spot here.
#T10#
Boss keeps control of the position easily here as Toussaint tries to buck him off.
Toussaint is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Boss has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Toussaint is in real trouble here. Boss gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Toussaint is tapping out! Boss wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Boss!
Hugo Boss decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
CACC 127: Ty vs Ribbler
Date: Oct 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pripyat tries to clinch #TD#
and Boss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss passes easily into half guard.
Pripyat has a hand on Boss's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Boss takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T1#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Boss trying to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boss avoids the attempt from Pripyat to control.
Pripyat is desperately trying to improve his position but Boss has a good base and remains in mount.
Boss pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Pripyat wants to control but Boss is having none of it.
Pripyat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Boss controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss content just to control the position here. #T4#
Pripyat 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.
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Pripyat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pripyat manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pripyat trying to control the position.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T5##SUB2#
Pripyat looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Pripyat up and slammed him! Pripyat can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss working away.
Pripyat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pripyat is not content to let Boss control the position.
Pripyat looking for a sweep but Boss has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (10) vs (0) Pripyat
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Pripyat prevents Boss from taking his back.
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
Pripyat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (10) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Boss tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T7#
Boss wants to control but Pripyat is having none of it.
Pripyat is looking to work his way around to Boss's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #SUB2#
Pripyat swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boss is now in Pripyat's guard. A big mistake from Pripyat there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (12) vs (4) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boss defends it easily.
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T8#
Pripyat working a defensive guard but Boss passes into half guard.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Boss pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boss controlling his opponent.
Pripyat tries to hold on but Boss pushes him away. #T9#
Pripyat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T10#
Pripyat trying to get back to full guard but Boss takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pripyat is looking to escape.
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Boss wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T11#
Pripyat has given up his back here. Will Boss look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Boss has the hooks in. Pripyat is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
Pripyat breaks Boss's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (21) vs (6) Pripyat
Pripyat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss trying to control the position here. #T12#
Boss keeping full guard, as Pripyat tries to pass.
Pripyat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pripyat wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pripyat manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (23) vs (6) Pripyat#SUB2#
Pripyat working for submissions but it's allowed Boss to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Boss taking a breather but there's no such thing in a fight! Pripyat has locked on to a kimura from the bottom - he uses it to sweep and is now looking to finish from the top position! He's got it! Boss has tapped! Great work by Pripyat! Lay and pray doesn't pay, kids! Just remember, you heard it here first.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Coe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Coe
Boss is not content to let Coe 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.
My spies in Far-Q Fight Club inform me that Coe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Coe trying to advance position but Boss counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boss managing to control the position. #T1#
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe is pushing down on Boss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boss is fighting to maintain full guard but Coe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coe is looking to stall here but Boss recovers full guard.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.
Boss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Coe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Boss! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (0) vs (5) Coe
Coe controlling the pace for now.
Coe trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Boss's coaches at Gorilla Kingz MMA 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.
Coe pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Boss is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Coe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boss is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (5) Coe
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Coe is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Coe looking to control.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss being controlled here momentarily.
Coe 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.
Coe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (7) Coe
Boss wants to sweep but no luck. #T4#
Boss controlling the position.
Boss working a defensive guard here.
Coe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boss trying to control the position.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Coe wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving. #SUB2#
Coe has gone for a leg lock! Boss slips out almost immediately though and dives into Coe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (4) vs (7) Coe
Coe working a defensive guard here.
Coe keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Coe trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Coe pulls Boss in close to his closed guard and prevents Boss from doing any damage or advancing position.#T6#
Boss content to stall in guard here.
Boss trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Boss won't allow Coe to sweep him here.
Boss looking to pass the guard.
Coe looking for a sweep. Not yet Coe, not yet. #T7#
Coe working a defensive guard but Boss manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (7) vs (7) Coe
Coe tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (9) vs (7) Coe
Boss wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe is working to get back to half guard.
Coe is squirming around, avoiding Boss's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Coe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coe is looking to improve his position.
Coe preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Coe is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Coe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Boss jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (12) vs (7) Coe
Coe is trying to control Boss's posture but Boss avoids it.
Coe tries to buck Boss off but Boss is having none of it.
Boss working away.
A control attempt from Coe but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (14) vs (7) Coe
Coe is trying to reverse the position but instead Boss has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (17) vs (7) Coe#T10##SUB#
Boss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boss trying to control.#SUB#
Boss working for the choke.
Coe tries to escape the position.
Despite being in a bad position, Coe is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Coe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T11#
Boss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boss works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (20) vs (7) Coe
Coe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Coe tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Coe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coe is trying desperately to improve position.#T12#
Coe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Coe is trying to control but can't.
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Coe moves into full guard.
Coe looking to control.
Boss preventing the sweep. #T13#
Boss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boss trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Coe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coe is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Coe wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Coe is not content to let Boss control the position.
Coe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Coe keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Coe gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 20 to 7.
Hugo Boss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC BLUE BELT BLUES PLAYOFF
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 19 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boss was covering up waiting for the punch and Sparxx finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Boss
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss keeping full guard, as Sparxx tries to pass.
Sparxx is looking to advance position but Boss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (2) vs (4) Boss
Sparxx tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss wants to take Sparxx's back but he can't do it this time.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Sparxx is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sparxx is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
#T2#
Boss wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boss controlling the pace for now.
Sparxx wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Sparxx is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Boss wants to control the pace but Sparxx is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Boss looking to secure an arm triangle but Sparxx defends it well.
Sparxx manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sparxx is trying to control the position but Boss postures up. #T4#
Sparxx wants to sweep but no luck.
Boss passes into half guard.
Sparxx is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard. #T5#
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've been hearing good reports from Sparxx's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sparxx manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sparxx looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Sparxx looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (4) Boss
Boss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Sparxx is proving a slippery customer.
Boss can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sparxx controls the pace.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Sparxx wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving. #T7#
Sparxx forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
Boss wants to improve his position but Sparxx is controlling well.
Sparxx seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boss keeping control of the position. #T8#
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Boss won't allow Sparxx to pass to mount.
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.
Sparxx is working hard here to advance position.
Sparxx trying to control the pace.
Sparxx is just content to waste time from the top position. Boss takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T9#
Sparxx looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (6) Boss
Sparxx managing to control the position.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Boss 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.
Sparxx pulls Boss in close to prevent any damage.
Boss passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Sparxx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Boss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparxx knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparxx is looking to control Boss's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sparxx avoid being mounted?
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T12#
Sparxx is trying to control but can't.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparxx holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sparxx wants to improve his position but Boss is controlling well.
#T13#
Boss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boss is keen to just control but Sparxx is a slippery customer.
Boss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boss trying to control the action but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx wants to control but Boss is keeping busy.
#T14#
Sparxx is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx has his hands clasped together around Boss's back. He's all about the action.
Sparxx slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Sparxx has Boss pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss wins on points by 6 to 4.
Hugo Boss 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.
The defeated Tyrone Sparxx had this to say: 'Taking a couple days off, and I'm back training my skillz'. |
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Event:
CACC 116
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Maxim Bok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Bok scores with a takedown into Boss's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (0) Boss
Boss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (2) vs (2) Boss
Bok manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boss manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (4) vs (2) Boss
Bok wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bok preventing the sweep.
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard. #T1#
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.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Bok trying to pass the guard but Boss defending well.
Bok passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (7) vs (2) Boss#T2#
Boss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bok off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bok (7) vs (6) Boss
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bok is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bok's coaches at Mello MMA 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.
Bok is working hard here to advance position.
Bok trying to control the position but Boss manages to sink in the hooks.
Boss is looking to control Bok but Bok is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boss keeps control of the position as Bok tries to break free.
#T3#
Boss trying to control.
Bok turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bok (9) vs (6) Boss
Bok postures up.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Bok pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Bok trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom. #T4#
Boss keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet.
Bok wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Bok looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully. #T5#
Boss trying to control the position.
Bok won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bok slips nicely into half guard.
Bok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T6#
Boss desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boss tries to roll over but Bok keeps him under control.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it. #T7#
Bok trying to control from half guard but Boss is working away.
Bok trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it. #SUB#
Bok is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bok is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard. #T8#
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bok postures up.
Boss wants to sweep here but Bok controlling him for the moment.
Bok tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Bok won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Bok trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom. #T9#
Bok wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Bok wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Bok showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boss controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself. #T10#
Bok looking to pass the guard.
Boss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boss keeping full guard, as Bok tries to pass.
Bok forces his way into half guard.#T11#
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Bok trying to control from half guard but Boss is working away. #SUB#
Bok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bok not doing much here.
Boss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T12#
Bok trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boss controls Bok momentarily but Bok frees himself.
Bok stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bok from controlling successfully.
Boss is trying to keep Bok in close.
#T13#
Bok trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bok slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Bok (12) vs (6) Boss#SUB#
Bok wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
Bok tries to advance to mount but can't. #T14#
Bok trying to control the action but Boss is working from the bottom.
Bok works to advance to full mount. Boss defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bok (14) vs (6) Boss
Bok wants to take Boss's back here but Boss is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bok takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
Maxim Bok 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:
CACC 112
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dani Holguin!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holguin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boss swivels and escapes.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Holguin. Holguin gets slowly back to his feet.
Boss drops down looking for a counter takedown but Holguin sprawls and moves away.
Hugo Boss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Boss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holguin fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Holguin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Holguin#SUB2#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Holguin.
Holguin is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard. #T1#
Holguin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holguin manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (2) Holguin
Holguin trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Holguin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Holguin 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#
Holguin looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Boss has picked Holguin up and slammed him! Holguin can't keep hold of the triangle and Boss manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (2) Holguin
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Holguin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Holguin is still trying to improve position.
Holguin wants to control but Boss postures up.
Holguin is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Boss is staying active.
Boss trying to control the position but Holguin is working away.
Holguin is looking to reverse the position.
Boss working away.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boss trying to control from Holguin's half guard. Holguin has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holguin trying to control the position.
#T3#
Holguin keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Holguin looking for a guillotine here but Boss defends easily.
Holguin is trying to control the position but Boss postures up.
Holguin wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holguin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (8) vs (2) Holguin
Boss controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Boss with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Holguin wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Holguin is trying to escape the mount.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Boss fails to take his opponent's back.
Boss prevents Holguin from getting the reversal.
Holguin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Holguin tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Holguin is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Boss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holguin wants to get back to full guard.
Boss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Holguin is staying active underneath Boss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holguin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boss's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boss's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (8) vs (6) Holguin#SUB2#
Holguin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T7#
Boss tries to roll but Holguin sticks to his back.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Boss turns into Holguin and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (10) vs (6) Holguin
Boss wants to control from the top but Holguin keeps moving.
Holguin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Boss has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (13) vs (6) Holguin
Holguin is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T8#
Holguin keeps trying to improve his position.
Holguin is trying to work for a sweep but Boss has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (15) vs (6) Holguin
Holguin wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Boss (18) vs (6) Holguin
Boss has good solid back control here.
Holguin turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (18) vs (8) Holguin#T9#
Boss keeping moving, preventing Holguin from controlling successfully.
Holguin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boss trying to control the position.
Boss is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Holguin looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (20) vs (8) Holguin
Holguin wants to hit a sweep here but Boss passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Holguin there! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (23) vs (8) Holguin
Holguin tries to improve his position but instead Boss has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (26) vs (8) Holguin#T10#
Holguin trying to control the hands but Boss breaks the grip.
Holguin tries to break free.
Holguin trying to control the hands but Boss won't let him.
Boss just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Holguin can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T11#
Boss has the hooks in. Holguin is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Holguin turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (26) vs (10) Holguin
Holguin wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Holguin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Holguin preventing the sweep.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Holguin is proving a slippery customer.
#T12#
Holguin pushes down on Boss's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Holguin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Holguin trying to control from Boss's half guard. Boss has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boss 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: Boss (28) vs (10) Holguin
Holguin tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.#T13#
Holguin trying to hold on to Boss's head to control him but Boss postures up.
Boss is taking a breather. Holguin 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.
Holguin is refusing to be controlled, as Boss sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Holguin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holguin looking for a sweep. Not yet Holguin, not yet.
Holguin is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T14#
Holguin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boss won't allow Holguin to sweep him here.
Holguin is trying to keep Boss in close.
Boss trying to control but Holguin is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss wants to pass the guard but Holguin is keeping the position.
Holguin wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 28 to 10.
Hugo Boss 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 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Monte Zuma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Zuma shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boss is trying to defend but Zuma finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (0) Boss
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Zuma is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuma slows the pace down in half guard.
Zuma trying to advance position but Boss counters by regaining guard.
Boss 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.
Zuma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.#T1#
Zuma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zuma wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss looking to control.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Zuma is looking to pass into half guard but Boss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Boss is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (2) vs (2) Boss
Zuma is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Boss sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boss passes into side control, despite Zuma's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (2) vs (5) Boss
Zuma is looking to reverse the position.
Zuma sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boss is looking to take a break and control but Zuma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boss wants to control but Zuma is keeping him busy.
Zuma trying to control but Boss postures up.
Boss is keen to just control but Zuma is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Boss seems content to control.
Zuma trying to control but Boss postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boss prevents Zuma from improving his position.#SUB#
Zuma actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Well, if Boss 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.
Zuma is looking to improve his position.
Zuma manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Zuma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boss defends well.
Boss postures up.
Zuma pulls Boss in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Zuma trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Zuma is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boss is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boss trying to control but Zuma is working from the bottom.
Zuma is controlling Boss's posture.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zuma is keeping the position for now.
Boss stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.#T6#
Boss wants to control from the top but Zuma keeps moving. #SUB#
Boss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zuma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boss has managed to get both his arms back between Zuma's legs - danger averted.
Boss controlling from the top position.
Zuma looking for a sweep. Not yet Zuma, not yet.
Zuma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Boss's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuma (4) vs (5) Boss
Boss keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma 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. #T7#
Zuma won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Boss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zuma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boss's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T8#
Boss tries to get to full guard but Zuma has control of the leg.
Boss is refusing to be controlled, as Zuma sits in half guard.
Zuma is really struggling to control Boss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zuma is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Zuma uses his free foot to push down on Boss's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boss. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (7) vs (5) Boss
Boss regains half guard.
Zuma wants to pass the guard but Boss is defending well.
Zuma is trying to control. Boss wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zuma in particular looking to stall.
Boss is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T10#
Zuma wants to advance to full mount but Boss doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zuma content to stall in guard here.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Zuma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zuma'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.
Zuma trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom. #T11##SUB2#
Boss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boss controlling Zuma's posture.
Zuma preventing the sweep.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zuma slips nicely into half guard.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boss is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boss has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zuma is working away from the top position though.
Zuma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T12#
Boss is staying active underneath Zuma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zuma content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zuma is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zuma moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zuma (10) vs (5) Boss
Boss is looking for a sweep.
Zuma wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy. #T13#
The referee asks Zuma politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zuma prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma takes a little break here. Boss wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Boss is trying to escape the position but Zuma is controlling the position.
Boss can't do much from the bottom here. #T14#
Boss is not content to let Zuma control the position.
Zuma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zuma trying to control the action but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zuma takes the fight on points by 10 to 5.
In his post fight interview, Monte Zuma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Tormenta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tormenta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tormenta (4) vs (0) Boss
Boss prevents Tormenta from moving into mount.
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tormenta is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Boss will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Boss is trying to control Tormenta's posture but Tormenta avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Tormenta is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boss is trying to get back to half guard.
Boss can't do much from the bottom here.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Boss is working from the bottom.
Tormenta controls the position from side control.#T2#
Boss is not content to let Tormenta control the position.
Boss trying to remain calm as Tormenta controls from the top position.
Boss can't do much from the bottom here.
Tormenta trying to control the position but Boss is working away. #T3#
Boss is trying to improve his position.
Tormenta tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
Tormenta trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it. #T4#
Tormenta is working hard here to advance position.
Tormenta is keen to just control but Boss is a slippery customer.
Tormenta prevents Boss from improving his position.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Boss is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tormenta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Boss is trying to get back to full guard.
Tormenta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Tormenta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boss has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tormenta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tormenta tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boss knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Boss tries to roll over but Tormenta keeps him under control.
Tormenta is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard.
Boss is looking to sweep but instead, Tormenta has passed into half guard.
Tormenta takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Tormenta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boss sees it coming and defends easily.
Boss is refusing to be controlled, as Tormenta sits in half guard. #T7#
Tormenta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boss is trying to control but can't.
Tormenta works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (7) vs (0) Boss
Boss can't do much from the bottom here.
Boss is trying to improve his position.
Tormenta trying to control the position but Boss is working away. #T8#
Tormenta tries to move to mount but Boss blocks the move with his legs.
Tormenta advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (9) vs (0) Boss
Boss working to try and regain half guard.
Tormenta wants to take his opponent's back but Boss doesn't allow it.
Tormenta looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Tormenta wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Tormenta tries to control but Boss wriggling away.
Boss regains half guard.
Tormenta looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tormenta controlling the action here.
Boss is pressing down on Tormenta's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T10#
Boss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boss is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Tormenta tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Boss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Tormenta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tormenta 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.
Boss controls Tormenta momentarily but Tormenta frees himself.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Tormenta is pushing down on Boss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boss is fighting to maintain full guard but Tormenta has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boss is looking to improve his position.
Tormenta wants to pass the guard but Boss is defending well.
Boss wants to get back to full guard.
Boss controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Tormenta is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably.
Tormenta tries to pass to full mount but Boss defends it. #T13#
Tormenta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (12) vs (0) Boss
Tormenta controlling his opponent.
Tormenta tries to control but Boss wriggling away.
Boss has given up his back. Will we see Tormenta going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Tormenta (15) vs (0) Boss
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14##SUB#
Boss preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tormenta.
Tormenta trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 15 to 0.
Fray Tormenta 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 30 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 7 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kakuto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boss with a poor takedown #CL#
and Kakuto counters by moving into the clinch.
Boss has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakuto after a bit of a struggle.
Boss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kakuto pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.
Boss is trying to drag Kakuto to the mat but Kakuto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakuto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Kakuto clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss wants to take the fight to the mat but Kakuto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Boss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakuto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Boss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kakuto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boss wants a takedown but no success here.
Boss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Boss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kakuto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kakuto shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into Boss's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Boss
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kakuto manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Boss
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB#
Boss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kakuto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Kakuto throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Boss escapes and throws Kakuto's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (5) Boss
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kakuto keeps working. #T3#
Kakuto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Boss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kakuto gets back to half guard.
Kakuto tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (2) vs (8) Boss
Boss prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Boss wants to control the pace but Kakuto is squirming around nicely.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boss controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakuto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boss is pressing down on Kakuto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kakuto is holding on for now.
Boss trying to control the pace.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg. #T5#
Boss trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Kakuto regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boss won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here.
Kakuto 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: Kakuto (4) vs (8) Boss
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
Boss wants to improve his position but Kakuto is controlling 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.#T6#
Boss desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Boss is looking to get back to full guard here but Kakuto has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (7) vs (8) Boss
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T7#
Kakuto content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boss is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control.
Boss regains half guard.#T8#
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Boss trying to control here.
Boss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (7) vs (12) Boss
Kakuto tries to roll but Boss sticks to his back.
Kakuto is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T9#
Boss has the hooks in. Kakuto is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boss is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Boss. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Boss's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (9) vs (12) Boss
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto pushing down on Boss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boss trying to control here.
#T10#
Kakuto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Kakuto.
Boss desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11#
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kakuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Boss had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.#T12##SUB2#
Boss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boss working a defensive guard here.
Boss has control of Kakuto's left arm, preventing Kakuto from doing any damage.
Boss looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13#
Kakuto tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Boss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kakuto trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Kakuto wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.#T14#
Boss can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (9) vs (16) Boss
Boss really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kakuto.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto is really stuck here.
Boss is looking to control Kakuto but Kakuto is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss wins on points by 16 to 9.
In his post fight interview, Hugo Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Tsuyoi Kakuto was interviewed post fight and said 'Kyō wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; Joe Average!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Average misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Boss counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boss.
Average has Boss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Average gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Average
Average looking to pass the guard.
Average works a leg free and moves into half guard.
My spies in Blood^and^Guts inform me that Average has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boss won't allow Average to pass to mount.
Boss wants to get back to full guard but Average has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (0) vs (5) Average
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Average thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Average tries to advance to mount but Boss denies him.
Average working away.#SUB2#
Average working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boss tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2##SUB2#
Average goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boss rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Average's guard! Nice work there by Boss! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (5) Average
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Average working for a triangle but Boss defends it easily.
Boss postures up.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Average holds on and takes a little breather.
Boss won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Boss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Average has his hands on Boss's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Average working a defensive guard here.
Boss passes into half guard.
Average wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (5) Average
Boss manages to capitalize on a mistake by Average to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (8) vs (5) Average#T5#
I really don't envy Average right now.
Will Boss go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boss not allowing Average to control his hands.
Boss 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.
Average wants to escape the position.
Boss gets his hands free as Average looks to control. #T6#
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boss.
Average is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Average is still trying to improve position.
Average is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boss is hanging on to Average's back as he tries to escape.
#T7#
Boss controlling the position well here. Average rolled but Boss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Average wants to escape the position.
Boss is looking to control Average but Average is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Average is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boss.
#T8#
A lull in the action here.
Boss is hanging on to Average's back as he tries to escape.
Average is keeping busy.
Boss 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#
Average rolls, trying to escape but Boss keeps control of the position.
Good control from Boss.
Boss trying to control.
Boss keeps control of the position as Average tries to break free.
#T10#
Average trying to control the hands but Boss won't let him.
Average turns into Boss and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (8) vs (7) Average
Boss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Average wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.#T11#
Boss pulls Average in close to prevent any damage.
Average wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss working a defensive guard here.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully. #T12#
Average trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Boss manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (10) vs (7) Average
Average looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Boss wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Boss stands and throws Average's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (13) vs (7) Average#T13#
Boss is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Average 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.
Average is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boss is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (15) vs (7) Average
Average sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boss not doing much here.
#T14#
Average keeping control of the position.
Boss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Hugo Boss 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 30 (265+lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 23 losses; Helio Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Boss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura controlling the position for now.
Boss performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boss 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.#T1#
Boss trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Boss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura is controlling Boss's trapped leg to prevent Boss from advancing to side control.
Boss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boss definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kimura wants to get back to full guard but Boss has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (0) Kimura
Boss takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Kimura is trying to reverse the position but instead Boss has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Boss (8) vs (0) Kimura
Boss controlling the position well here. Kimura rolled but Boss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3##SUB#
Boss working for a choke but Kimura is defending well.
Boss just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boss tries to get the hooks in deep but Kimura pushed the leg off. #T4#
I would not like to be Kimura right now.
Kimura staying busy and making it hard for Boss to control.
Boss is controlling the position but Kimura somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T5#
Boss is trying to control. Kimura wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boss is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kimura controlling the position for now.#T6##SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boss looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimura is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Kimura has his hands clasped together around Boss's back. He's all about the action.
Boss moves into full mount! Kimura won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (11) vs (0) Kimura
Boss looking to control and managing it successfully. #T8#
Boss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kimura for as long as he can get away with.
Boss fails to move to back control.
Kimura is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boss controlling from the full mount. #T9#
Kimura tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Boss can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Boss controlling from mount.
Boss fails to take his opponent's back. #T11#
Boss moves to his opponent's back but Kimura bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Boss. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (11) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura won't allow Boss to sweep him here. #T12#
Boss being controlled here, momentarily.
Boss 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: Boss (13) vs (2) Kimura
Boss with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Boss trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Boss is just content to waste time from the top position. Kimura takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boss trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom. #T14#
Boss looking to pass the 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.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Gym inform us that Kimura has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kimura trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 13 to 2.
Hugo Boss bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CACC 105
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Torres drives through and clinches with Boss against the ropes.
#TD2#
Torres jumps guard and drags Boss to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss is working hard here to advance position.
Boss wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Boss has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Boss advances to half guard.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Boss is very close to passing his half guard.
Boss tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Torres 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.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Boss perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Boss trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres gets full guard.#T3#
Torres working a defensive guard but Boss passes into half guard.
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Boss is taking a breather. Torres 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.
Boss seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.
Torres trying to control but Boss postures up.
#T4#
Torres is not content to let Boss control the position.
Torres tries to roll over but Boss keeps him under control.
Torres controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boss is just content to waste time from the top position. Torres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T5#
Torres is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Torres controlling Boss's posture.
Boss trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T6#
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres is pulling down on Boss's head to control his posture.
Torres controls Boss momentarily but Boss frees himself.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T7#
Boss preventing the sweep.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
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.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Boss is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Boss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boss tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it.
Boss prevents Torres from improving his position.#SUB2#
Torres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9#
Boss trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boss is working away from the top position though.
Boss frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (3) vs (0) Torres
Boss controlling his opponent. #T10#
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Torres is just holding on here. Boss manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (6) vs (0) Torres
Boss trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T11#
Torres really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Boss's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T12##SUB#
Torres 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 Boss gets his way!
Boss tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.#T13#
Boss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Torres wants to control his opponent's hands but Boss gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Boss's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Boss controlling well, preventing Torres from escaping the position.
Torres trying to control the hands but Boss breaks the grip.
Boss is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Torres tries to hold on but Boss postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres reaches up to try and control the position but Boss seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Torres rolls and tries to escape and now Boss has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (9) vs (0) Torres
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A less than humble Hugo Boss 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2#
Boss fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zoid sprawls well initially but Boss persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Zoid makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Boss tries to move into range but Zoid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Zoid misses. #TD2#
Boss looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zoid!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boss prevents Zoid from escaping the position.
Boss taking a breather here.
Zoid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boss is controlling him well.
Boss tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Boss just content to control the position.
Boss trying to control the action but Zoid is working from the bottom.
Zoid pushes Boss away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boss gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zoid's coaches at London MMA Club 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.
Boss controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zoid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boss was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoid.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zoid takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss blocks a head kick by Zoid.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
Zoid misses with a wild body shot.
Boss with the counter takedown but Zoid avoids it easily.
Zoid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boss circles away quickly and effectively.
Boss dives in and grabs Zoid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zoid pushes down on Boss's head and hops out.
Zoid connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boss avoids the body shot from Zoid.
Boss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zoid paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoid throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Boss only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zoid misses with a two punch combination.
Boss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoid as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Boss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zoid sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boss somewhat.
Harold Zoid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.
Zoid misses with a hook. Boss ducked under it nicely.
Harold Zoid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zoid bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boss's head.
Zoid throws a nice looking combination but Boss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Boss was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Zoid.
Zoid is looking to land body kicks.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zoid as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Boss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoid as he avoids it easily.
Boss dives in and grabs Zoid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zoid pushes down on Boss's head and hops out.
Zoid swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boss feints the counter takedown.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Boss appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zoid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boss manages to avoid it.
Zoid throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoid misses with a straight right.
Boss takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Zoid 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#
Zoid takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss tries a quick counter leg kick but Zoid is wise to it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zoid.
Zoid jabs Boss to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Zoid. No joy for Boss on that attempt.
Zoid with a hook.
Zoid connects with the punch.
Zoid throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zoid with a nice cross.
Zoid misses the shot to the body.
Boss was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boss slips a straight right by Zoid.#T1#
Zoid throws a body punch but Boss moves out of range.
Boss is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zoid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss moves away from the strike by Zoid.
Zoid cracks Boss with a good jab.
A lazy left from Zoid finds it's target.#ROC#Boss is rocked!
Boss steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zoid. That one must have hurt.
Zoid jabs at Boss's body.
Boss slips a jab and a cross from Zoid.
Zoid swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Zoid with a nice calf kick.
Zoid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boss moves away.
Boss tries a quick counter leg kick but Zoid is wise to it.
Harold Zoid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Zoid, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoid throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Boss takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zoid.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Zoid finish him?
Zoid misses with the combination.
Boss changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoid lands a brutal uppercut that launches Boss off his feet! Boss tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harold Zoid!
Harold Zoid 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 88
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 6951 p4p, 509 weight class) and Hugo Boss (ranked 3651 p4p, 365 weight class). Nielsen comes to the ring accompanied by Wardruna - Fehu. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Sven Kristian Nielsen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nielsen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nielsen attempts a counter takedown but Boss avoids it well and moves away.
Nielsen drives through and clinches with Boss against the ropes.
Boss is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nielsen gets underhooks to prevent Boss's takedown attempt.
Sven Kristian Nielsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.
Nielsen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (0) Boss
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Nielsen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen trying to mount his opponent but Boss defends it.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boss.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Nielsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nielsen looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (2) vs (2) Boss
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Boss controlling him for the moment.
Boss controlling from the top position.
Boss stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Nielsen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Boss is now in half guard.
Boss prevents Nielsen from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nielsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nielsen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nielsen.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Nielsen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nielsen is looking to sweep but instead, Boss has passed into half guard.
Nielsen tries to get to full guard but Boss has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss wants to take a breather but Nielsen is having none of it.
Nielsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
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.
Nielsen wants to control the position but Boss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boss passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (2) vs (5) Boss
Nielsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nielsen (4) vs (5) Boss
Nielsen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boss does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boss wants to improve his position but Nielsen is controlling well.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen not doing much here.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boss is just riding it out for now. Nielsen eventually gives up the hold.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen wants to free his trapped foot but Boss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boss manages to get to full guard.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
Nielsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boss's guard.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nielsen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boss wants to control but Nielsen is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
Nielsen prevents Boss from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boss is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?
Nielsen works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nielsen (7) vs (5) Boss
Nielsen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boss gets back to half guard.
Nielsen wants to pass to mount but Boss is defending the position.
Nielsen wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.
Nielsen seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Boss won't allow Nielsen to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boss is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nielsen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nielsen's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (7) vs (9) Boss
Boss keeps control of the position as Nielsen tries to break free.
Nielsen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nielsen 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: Nielsen (9) vs (9) Boss
Nielsen wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Boss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is really struggling to control Boss but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nielsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nielsen won't allow Boss to sweep him here.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen advances to half guard.
Nielsen wants to take a breather but Boss is having none of it.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nielsen content to stall in guard here.
Nielsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boss is retaining full guard.
Nielsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Nielsen is looking to advance position but Boss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Nielsen (9) vs (13) Boss
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nielsen is working hard here to advance position.
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nielsen is looking to improve his position but Boss isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen tries to lock up and control but Boss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss wins on points by 13 to 9.
Hugo Boss 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 83 CORONA CARD
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hugo Boss (ranked 3575 p4p, 351 weight class) and Torkel Bystrom (ranked 4084 p4p, 387 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 heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Horrible takedown attempt by Bystrom or perhaps it was just good defense by Boss, which made it look bad.
Bystrom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boss looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Boss (0) vs (4) Bystrom
Boss gets back to half guard.
Boss wants to get back to full guard.
Boss is pressing down on Bystrom's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boss wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
Bystrom drops back looking for a leg! Boss is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boss manages to kick Bystrom off! Bystrom jumps back into Boss's guard.
Bystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss pulls Bystrom in close to his closed guard and prevents Bystrom from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bystrom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boss can't keep his opponent in guard - Bystrom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Boss moves into full guard.
Bystrom passes Boss's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boss wants to get back to full guard.
Boss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bystrom pulls his head out easily.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Boss is defending well.
Bystrom is trying to work for a kimura but Boss is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bystrom seems to be working for a kimura but Boss defends the submission attempt.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boss 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: Boss (2) vs (4) Bystrom
Boss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bystrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boss wants to take a breather but Bystrom is having none of it.
Bystrom looking for a kimura from the bottom but Boss passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (5) vs (4) Bystrom
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bystrom keeps working.
Bystrom tries to buck Boss off but Boss is having none of it.
Boss tries for a kimura but Bystrom is defending well.
Bystrom is looking for a sweep.
Boss wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bystrom, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boss passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bystrom! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (7) vs (4) Bystrom
Boss goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bystrom is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (7) vs (6) Bystrom
Boss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boss wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boss is trying to control the position but Bystrom postures up.
Boss wants to improve his position but instead Bystrom has moved into half guard.
Bystrom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boss is looking to control Bystrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Boss avoid being mounted?
Boss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Bystrom is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (9) vs (6) Bystrom
Boss looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (9) vs (8) Bystrom
Boss is adopting a defensive guard.
Boss keeping full guard, as Bystrom tries to pass.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bystrom passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (9) vs (11) Bystrom
Boss is trying to improve his position.
Bystrom wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boss tries to bench press Bystrom off him but Bystrom keeps the position.
Boss manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bystrom's best efforts.
Boss wants to control but Bystrom is keeping busy.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bystrom to get the leverage.
Bystrom prevents Boss from improving his position.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boss trying to control from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boss actively working from the bottom here.
Boss is defending against the submission attempts here by Bystrom.
Bystrom is working for a submission of some sort.
Boss tries to roll over but Bystrom keeps him under control.
Boss is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gorilla Kingz MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boss trying to control but Bystrom postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boss sees it coming and defends easily.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Boss moves into full guard.
Boss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bystrom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Bystrom slips nicely into half guard.
Boss makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boss.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably.
Bystrom is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Boss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bystrom.
Boss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boss wants to sweep here but Bystrom controlling him for the moment.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (11) vs (11) Bystrom
Bystrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bystrom has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boss has managed to get both his arms back between Bystrom's legs - danger averted.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boss is aware though and is defending well.
Boss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boss is aware though and is defending well.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bystrom is keeping the position for now.
Bystrom looking for a guillotine here but Boss defends easily.
Boss works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking for submissions off his back.
Boss uses his free foot to push down on Bystrom's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bystrom. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (14) vs (11) Bystrom
Bystrom can't escape the position.
Boss seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Bystrom is holding on tight.
Bystrom is looking to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking to control but Bystrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bystrom tries to reverse the position but Boss maintains control.
Boss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bystrom stops Boss from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boss takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
A very excited looking Hugo Boss rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Boss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Torkel Bystrom!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boss gets caught flat footed, as Bystrom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Boss (0) vs (2) Bystrom
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
Boss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bystrom defends well.
Bystrom wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss looking for a guillotine here but Bystrom defends easily.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Bystrom from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bystrom might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boss haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boss looking for a sweep. Not yet Boss, not yet.
Boss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bystrom pushes down on Boss's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bystrom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Boss is just riding it out for now. Bystrom eventually gives up the hold.
Bystrom seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Boss has recovered full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Boss'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.
Boss working for a triangle but Bystrom defends it easily.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bystrom manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (2) Bystrom
Boss wants to control from the top but Bystrom keeps moving.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Bystrom is keeping the position.
Bystrom had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boss defends it easily.
Boss looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (2) vs (4) Bystrom
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (2) vs (7) Bystrom
Boss is looking for a sweep.
Bystrom is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boss is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boss manages to get back to half guard.
Boss is positioning himself well to prevent Bystrom advancing to mount.
My spies in The Factory inform me that Bystrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bystrom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working.
Boss regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bystrom is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bystrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bystrom is looking to advance position but Boss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Boss (6) vs (7) Bystrom
Boss trying to control but Bystrom is having none of it.
Boss controlling from mount.
Bystrom keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Boss moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Boss (9) vs (7) Bystrom
Boss tries to keep control of the position but Bystrom is staying busy.
Boss working for the choke.
Boss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boss 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, Bystrom has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boss is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bystrom has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Boss tightening his grip on Bystrom, looking for the choke.
Boss is looking for a choke. Bystrom gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bystrom manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (9) vs (9) Bystrom
Bystrom pushing down on Boss's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boss looking for submissions off his back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom is looking for a kimura here.
Bystrom is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boss wants to control but Bystrom is keeping busy.
Bystrom is working for a kimura but Boss is defending it quite comfortably.
Boss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Boss (9) vs (12) Bystrom
Boss gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Boss (9) vs (14) Bystrom
Bystrom is looking to work his way around to Boss's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bystrom tries to control but Boss wriggling away.
Bystrom wants to take Boss's back but he can't do it this time.
Boss has given up his back. Will we see Bystrom going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Boss (9) vs (17) Bystrom
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boss defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bystrom's arms.
Bystrom is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Boss is defending well though. Bystrom let's go of the attempt for now.
Boss trying to control the position but Bystrom manages to sink in the hooks.
Bystrom is looking for the choke from the back position but Boss is controlling his hands well.
Boss breaks Bystrom's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (11) vs (17) Bystrom
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Bystrom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Boss forces his way into half guard.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boss wants to work for an arm triangle but Bystrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boss is keen to just control but Bystrom is a slippery customer.
Boss prevents Bystrom from improving his position.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boss stalling.
Boss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bystrom keeps working.
Bystrom looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom manages to get to full guard.
Bystrom keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss looking to sit in guard and control but Bystrom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Boss (11) vs (19) Bystrom
Bystrom wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Bystrom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bystrom trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Boss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bystrom is one step ahead there.
Bystrom postures up.
Bystrom trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
Bystrom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bystrom wins on points by 19 to 11.
A victorious Torkel Bystrom 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 29 (265lbs, D2): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Simon Cuesta (ranked 2916 p4p, 85 weight class) and Hugo Boss (ranked 3487 p4p, 329 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Simon Cuesta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hugo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Boss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cuesta (0) vs (2) Boss
Boss drops back looking for a leg! Cuesta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cuesta manages to kick Boss off! Boss jumps back into Cuesta's guard.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cuesta is keeping the position for now.
Cuesta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuesta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boss is one step ahead there.
Boss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boss postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuesta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boss gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cuesta is looking for a triangle here but Boss uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cuesta (0) vs (5) Boss
Boss moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cuesta manages to get back to half guard.
Boss controlling the action here.
My spies in Kingz MMA - Judo - Sambo - BJJ inform me that Boss has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuesta wants to control but Boss is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boss controlling the action here.
Boss trying to pass the guard but Cuesta defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cuesta (0) vs (8) Boss
Boss looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cuesta is trying desperately to improve position.
Cuesta is controlling an arm, preventing Boss from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boss is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Cuesta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Cuesta shrugs it off.
Cuesta wants to hold on but Boss pushes him away.
Cuesta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boss tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cuesta has given up his back. Will we see Boss going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cuesta (0) vs (11) Boss
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuesta can't escape the position.
Cuesta is working hard here to advance position.
Boss is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Boss is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cuesta knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cuesta for a finish.
Cuesta tries to break free.
Boss gets his hands free as Cuesta looks to control.
Well, with Boss on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cuesta is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Boss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boss controlling well, preventing Cuesta from escaping the position.
Boss has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cuesta.
Boss has his arm under Cuesta's chin here. Game over son! Boss squeezes tightly and Cuesta is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Boss!
In his post fight interview, Hugo Boss started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
UnderGround FC 108
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Torsten moves into the clinch.
Torsten prevents a takedown attempt there.
Torsten definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Torsten can't find room to land a body shot as Boss controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Boss takes a shot to the head.
Torsten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boss's elbow.
Torsten misses with a punch to the body.
Torsten lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Torsten.
Boss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torsten prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Torsten.
Nice body punch from Torsten.
Boss prevents a body shot from Torsten.
Torsten lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Torsten effectively controlling the action here.
Torsten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boss.
Boss looks winded!
Torsten scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Torsten scores with a hook to the body.
Torsten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Boss is trying to drag Torsten to the mat but Torsten just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Baldur Torsten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugo Boss.
Boss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Torsten to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Torsten lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boss has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Torsten seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Boss can turn it around.
Torsten throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosss head.
Torsten lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boss or not.
Torsten working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Torsten scores with a shot to the side of Boss's head.
Torsten working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#
Boss is rocked!
Torsten lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Torsten finish him?
Torsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Torsten dips a shoulder and cracks Boss with a mighty uppercut! Boss falls back against the cage and Torsten unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boss is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Torsten screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldur Torsten!
A victorious Baldur Torsten 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:
UnderGround FC 100
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Malone. That snapped Boss's head back.
Malone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone throws an off balance right hand
and Boss counters with a nice low kick that buckles Malone's knee momentarily.
Malone jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Malone cracks Boss with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Malone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Boss to stand back up!#ROC2#
Boss is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malone throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Boss moved out of range.
Boss looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Malone throws a jab when Boss was well out of range.
Malone misses with a hook.
Boss throws a quick counter head kick but Malone was just out of range.
Boss moves out of range as Malone strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boss is defended easily by Malone.
Malone misses with a right hand #TD#
and Boss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boss tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Boss trying to work for an americana but Malone has managed to regain full guard.
Boss distracts Malone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
Malone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boss passes into half guard.
Malone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boss. #SUB#
Boss is trying to work for a kimura but Malone is defending well.
Boss sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Malone defending well though.
Boss prevents Malone from standing back up.
#T2##SUB#
Boss wants to work for an arm triangle but Malone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Boss is working for a submission of some sort.
Malone 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.
Malone is trying to stand back up but Boss is controlling him
#T3#
Boss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boss is trying to control the action in half guard but Malone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Boss is trying for a kimura here. Malone looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Boss wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugo Boss!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 94
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Lambrucci throws the left hand but Boss avoids the punch easily.
Lambrucci connects with a body shot.
Lambrucci misses with a wild combination.
We've been hearing reports that Boss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Boss with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lambrucci to score with a decent uppercut.
Lambrucci throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Boss counters with a shoot takedown. Lambrucci fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Boss has gone for a leg lock! Lambrucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boss's guard.#REVB#
Boss wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambrucci is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Boss looking for subs off his back but Lambrucci has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Boss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Lambrucci seems content to control.#SUB#
Boss actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Boss looking for submissions off his back.
Lambrucci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Boss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lambrucci tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Boss. #SUB#
Boss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lambrucci pulls his head out easily.
Lambrucci takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU2#
Lambrucci decides to stand and escape the position.
Lambrucci misses with the combination.
Boss shoots for a takedown but Lambrucci saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vincenzo Lambrucci is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lambrucci stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lambrucci wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Lambrucci ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Lambrucci lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boss doesn't seem phased though.
No joy there for Lambrucci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boss with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lambrucci counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambrucci takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Lambrucci misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Boss counters with a single leg into guard. Lambrucci didn't expect that.
Boss passes into half guard. #SUB#
Boss is working for a kimura but Lambrucci is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Boss thows a huge punch but Lambrucci dodges it nicely.
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!
Lambrucci is concentrating on defense, preventing Boss from advancing position.
Lambrucci regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Boss.
Lambrucci pulls Boss in close to his closed guard and prevents Boss from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boss wants to control from the top but Lambrucci keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lambrucci trying to keep a closed guard but Boss is proving a slippery customer.
Boss is looking to advance position but Lambrucci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincenzo Lambrucci 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#
Lambrucci fails to land with a series of punches.
Boss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Lambrucci as Boss shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Lambrucci misses.
Lambrucci swinging wildly here.
Boss attempts a counter takedown but Lambrucci avoids it well and moves away.
Boss shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lambrucci but Lambrucci pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lambrucci misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lambrucci.
Boss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lambrucci moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lambrucci misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Boss counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Boss seems to be working for a kimura but Lambrucci defends the submission attempt.
Lambrucci is trying to stand up here but Boss is controlling him well.
Boss is looking to stall here but Lambrucci recovers full guard.
Boss throwing strikes but missing.
Boss working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lambrucci keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lambrucci keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Boss throwing strikes from guard but Lambrucci blocks nicely.
Lambrucci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lambrucci wants to stand but Boss is controlling the position.
Lambrucci keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boss has gone for a leg lock! Lambrucci slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boss's guard.#REVB#
Lambrucci passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Boss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Lambrucci escapes and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Lambrucci finds it's target.
Lambrucci misses with a two punch combination.
Lambrucci paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Lambrucci.
Lambrucci misses with a double jab.
#KD2#
Lambrucci drops Boss with a beautiful combination! Boss stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lambrucci is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Boss is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boss misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Lambrucci counters by moving into the clinch.
Oh Boss is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lambrucci creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Boss's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Boss drops to his knees and Lambrucci pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vincenzo Lambrucci!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 83
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Boss fails to land the takedown.
Boss tries for a takedown but Viticello circles away easily#CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello.
Boss 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.
Viticello avoiding damage.
Boss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Viticello avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Viticello escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viticello misses with a jab, cross combination.
Viticello misses with a two punch combination.
Boss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viticello pinned against the cage. Viticello gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viticello tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Viticello stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viticello wants it to stay on the feet.
Boss shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch.
Viticello slows down the pace here.
Boss tries to score a body lock takedown but Viticello shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viticello just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boss is trying to pull guard but Viticello turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Viticello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Boss wants a takedown but no success here.
Boss wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Viticello breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boss keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viticello.
Boss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Viticello cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boss takes one to the side of the head.
Boss tries for a takedown but Viticello circles away easily#CL2#
and Viticello counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Viticello. #BC2#
Viticello's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Viticello closes the distance and pushes Boss back into the cage.#T3#
Viticello is pressed up against the cage. Boss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Viticello down to the mat. Viticello avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good shot there by Viticello.
Some wild striking there from Viticello.
Viticello slaps away a takedown attempt from Boss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Viticello stuffs the takedown.
Viticello throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Viticello connects with a good right hand that stumbles Boss. Boss circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Viticello misses with a series of wild punches.
Boss avoids the body shot from Viticello.
Viticello fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boss to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boss looks to clinch but Viticello throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boss taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Enzo Viticello!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 71
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Womba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Womba lands a jab to Boss's midsection.#TD2#
Womba drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Boss looking for a guillotine here but Womba defends easily.
Womba throwing strikes from guard but Boss blocks nicely. #SUB#
Boss is looking for a triangle but Womba pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Boss has an active guard here but Womba has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Womba scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Boss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Womba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boss keeps working. #SUB2#
Womba is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boss is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dubaku Womba!
Dubaku Womba 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:
BFL: The return
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Ironblood looks to land a left hand but Boss moved out of range nicely.
Boss appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ironblood leaves Boss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boss staying out of range there.
Ironblood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boss dives in and grabs Ironblood's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ironblood pushes down on Boss's head and hops out.
Ironblood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ironblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironblood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ironblood slaps away a takedown attempt from Boss, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boss looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ironblood gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ironblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Boss trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ironblood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boss 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.
Boss throws an elbow that misses. Ironblood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boss's guard. Nice move by Ironblood!#REVB##SUB#
Boss has his foot on Ironblood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironblood works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironblood won't allow Boss to sweep him here. #SUB#
Boss working for a triangle but Ironblood defends it easily.
#SUB#
Boss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ironblood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ironblood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB#
Boss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ironblood is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Boss is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ironblood is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Boss has his foot on Ironblood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironblood works his way back into a safe position though.
Boss is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Boss has his foot on Ironblood's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironblood works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Boss looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ironblood has picked Boss up and slammed him! Boss can't keep hold of the triangle and Ironblood manages to pass to side control!#T3#
Boss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ironblood off and has taken his back!
Boss misses with punches from the back.
Ironblood is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Ironblood fending off the submission attempt from Boss.
Ironblood wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironblood wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Boss working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Ironblood wants to get back to his feet. #T4##SUB#
Boss is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ironblood defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Boss looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Boss has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ironblood is in real trouble here. Boss gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ironblood is tapping out! Boss wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hugo Boss!
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Event:
BCF1
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Boss closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Arteta's 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.#SUB#
Arteta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boss throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Boss drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Boss as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Arteta screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Boss! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Hugo Boss!
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